ALT (Reptile)

Also known as:reptile altreptilian altalt reptilesgpt reptilelizard altsnake altturtle alt

Reference Range

Critical Low

U/L

Reference Range

5-40

U/L

Optimal Range

8-30

U/L

Critical High

>80

U/L

Also reported in: µkat/L

ALT is a liver enzyme that is present in relatively low concentrations in reptile liver tissue. Normal levels are expected and reassuring.

Low

Low ALT levels are generally not clinically significant in reptiles.

What to do:

No action needed.

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Reptile ALT: 4 U/L (Low)

Normal

ALT is a liver enzyme that is present in relatively low concentrations in reptile liver tissue. Normal levels are expected and reassuring.

What to do:

No action needed.

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Reptile ALT: 20 U/L

High

Elevated ALT in reptiles can suggest liver cell damage. Causes include hepatic lipidosis, toxic hepatopathy, bacterial hepatitis, or biliary stasis.

What to do:

Your veterinarian may recommend further liver function testing and possibly ultrasound to assess liver health.

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Reptile ALT: 55 U/L (High)

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