What causes high ALT SGPT and low Platelet count?

High ALT SGPT and low Platelet count can be caused by many reasons.

If your ALT SGPT is in between 21 U/L and 72 U/L and your Platelet count is in between 150 thou/uL and 450 thou/uL then you need not worry as these are the normal ranges for ALT SGPT and Platelet count respectively. But if your levels are lesser or greater than the above values, then there may be some problem in your body.

Normal range of ALT SGPT : 21 - 72 U/L

Ideal values of ALT SGPT depending on age :

Age	Ideal ALT SGPT value
<5 years	21.358
5-10 years	21.722
10-15 years	22.092
15-20 years	22.468
20-25 years	22.851
25-30 years	23.24
30-35 years	23.636
35-40 years	24.039
40-45 years	24.448
45-50 years	24.864
50-55 years	25.287
55-60 years	25.718
60-70 years	26.156
70-80 years	26.601
80-90 years	27.054
90-100 years	27.515
>100 years	27.984

*Ideal values are calculated based on our database of patient records

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Some examples of conditions that increase or decrease ALT SGPT levels include:

• Alcohol abuse
• Blockage of the bile ducts.
• Kidney damage.
• Damage to red blood cells
• Heart attack or heart failure

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Normal range of Platelet count : 150 - 450 thou/uL

Ideal values of Platelet count depending on age :

Age	Ideal Platelet count value
<5 years	152.555
5-10 years	155.153
10-15 years	157.795
15-20 years	160.482
20-25 years	163.215
25-30 years	165.995
30-35 years	168.822
35-40 years	171.697
40-45 years	174.621
45-50 years	177.595
50-55 years	180.619
55-60 years	183.695
60-70 years	186.823
70-80 years	190.005
80-90 years	193.241
90-100 years	196.532
>100 years	199.879

High ALT SGPT and low Platelet count can be caused by a lot of reasons. If you take ALT SGPT and Platelet count blood tests and the results are higher than 72 U/L for ALT SGPT and lower than 150 thou/uL for Platelet count, your physician may recommend more tests to figure out the problem. You might also get these tests if your physician thinks you have some other disease.

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How the ALT SGPT and Platelet count Tests Are Done :

If your doctor wants ALT SGPT and Platelet count tests on you, you may need to go through these tests. During the ALT SGPT and Platelet count blood tests, a pathologist will put a needle into your veins and take out a small quantity of blood. A pathologist is a physician in the medical field who thoroughly studies the causes and effects of disease. Within a few hours you will get your ALT SGPT and Platelet count Test reports by your pathologist.