My AST came in at 226. Will my Dr. still clear me for surgery?

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My labs finally came in and my AST came in at 226, but my ALT was normal. The two weeks prior to my blood test I was on narcotics, and Cipro for a severe kidney infection and I had the office coordinator tell him this. Can anyone tell me if he will clear me for surgery with this AST count, considering the circumstances with the meds I was on? I don't drink alcohol, and don't have liver disease, or any symptom of liver disease. My ekg was totally normal. Anyone?

Gustavo E. Galante, MD · Answer

This may be an issue, particularly if you will be having general anesthesia. The anesthesia team may request additional testing or a GI consultation. it probably should be evaluated regardless of surgery. It would be helpful to know what your prior testing showed to compare if you had any in the past.

Joseph Franklin, MD · Answer

Liver function tests can be elevated for a variety of reasons.   Your surgeon may choose to recheck your AST before surgery.   If it appears to be returning to normal, the he/she MAY clear you for surgery.   If it is still elevated, then you will likely be referred for additional testing.   Generally, Cipro and narcotics don't cause elevation of AST levels.

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