Causes of elevated transaminases include acute and chronic hepatitis, cholangitis, cirrhosis, liver tumors, bile duct tumors, etc. They may also be related to the use of hepatotoxic drugs or long-term alcohol consumption. Transaminase, one of the commonly used indicators of liver function serum enzymes, is categorized into alanine aminotransferase and glutamic aminotransferase, and if the result of aminotransferase reaches more than 2,000 U/L, it indicates that liver function is seriously impaired.
The normal value of both transaminases is less than 40U/L. When the value of transaminases reaches more than 2000U/L, which is more than 50 times of the normal value, it indicates that there is obvious hepatocellular damage, and even more extensive hepatocellular necrosis may have occurred, and the condition is more serious.
In addition to understanding the liver function transaminase value, we also need to understand the total bilirubin, coagulation, alpha-fetoprotein, upper abdominal ultrasound, hepatitis B and other related laboratory tests, in order to accurately determine the patient’s condition and prognosis.
If the patient’s transaminase test results are abnormal, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time to clarify the cause of the disease with the help of the doctor and carry out targeted treatment or therapy to minimize the adverse effects of the disease.