What causes high ALT SGPT and low RDW?

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

If your ALT SGPT is in between 21 U/L and 72 U/L and your RDW is in between 11.6 % and 14 % then you need not worry as these are the normal ranges for ALT SGPT and RDW 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	21.359
5-10 years	21.724
10-15 years	22.095
15-20 years	22.472
20-25 years	22.856
25-30 years	23.246
30-35 years	23.643
35-40 years	24.047
40-45 years	24.458
45-50 years	24.876
50-55 years	25.301
55-60 years	25.733
60-70 years	26.173
70-80 years	26.62
80-90 years	27.075
90-100 years	27.537
>100 years	28.007

*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 RDW : 11.6 - 14 %

Ideal values of RDW depending on age :

Age	Ideal RDW value
<5 years	11.798
5-10 years	12
10-15 years	12.205
15-20 years	12.413
20-25 years	12.625
25-30 years	12.841
30-35 years	13.06
35-40 years	13.283
40-45 years	13.51
45-50 years	13.741
50-55 years	13.976
55-60 years	13.972
60-70 years	13.968
70-80 years	13.964
80-90 years	13.96
90-100 years	13.955
>100 years	13.951

High ALT SGPT and low RDW can be caused by a lot of reasons. If you take ALT SGPT and RDW blood tests and the results are higher than 72 U/L for ALT SGPT and lower than 11.6 % for RDW, 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 RDW Tests Are Done :

If your doctor wants ALT SGPT and RDW tests on you, you may need to go through these tests. During the ALT SGPT and RDW 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 RDW Test reports by your pathologist.