ALT test in Dubai Marina, read by a doctor.
If you live or work in Dubai Marina, getting a properly interpreted ALT is more useful than running a 100-panel screen no one explains. An enzyme released when liver cells are damaged — the most sensitive marker of liver inflammation.
Why Dubai Marina patients use us
Dubai Marina's mix of apartments, hotels and a large international community means our home visit service here covers everything from a same-day doctor for a sick child, to ongoing elderly care for a parent staying with family, to IV therapy after a long flight. Our nurses and doctors know the Marina well — the towers, the access procedures, the best times to avoid traffic — so when you call, we're not starting from scratch. Most Marina residents are seen within 60–90 minutes, and for ongoing needs like elderly care or chronic condition management, you'll have the same named GP every time.
What ALT actually tells us
An enzyme released when liver cells are damaged — the most sensitive marker of liver inflammation.
Interpreted with AST, GGT, ALP, bilirubin and a FIB-4 score.
High ALT
Fatty liver, alcohol, viral hepatitis, medications, muscle injury.
Low ALT
Generally not clinically significant.
Symptoms we ask about
- • Often silent; fatigue, RUQ discomfort if advanced
Risk factors
- • Obesity, insulin resistance, alcohol, hepatitis B/C, medications
Conditions linked
- • NAFLD, alcohol-related liver disease, viral hepatitis
Lifestyle that moves the needle
- • Weight loss, Mediterranean diet, alcohol reduction, exercise
Further tests we may run
- • AST, GGT, ALP, bilirubin, hepatitis screen, ultrasound, FibroScan
Treatments where indicated
- • Treat underlying cause; consider GLP-1 in NAFLD with obesity
Retest: 3 months after intervention.
Questions from Dubai Marina patients
How do I book a ALT test in Dubai Marina?
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WhatsApp us or call +971 4 566 1486. We confirm a nurse slot for Dubai Marina — most patients are seen within 60–90 minutes — and the GP call is included.
How much does ALT cost in Dubai Marina?
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Standalone ALT is typically AED 150–350 depending on the panel. We bundle it free into our Comprehensive Health Checks (AED 1,500 men / 1,800 women) and our Unlimited Bloods membership.
What does an abnormal ALT mean for me?
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That's exactly the conversation you'll have with the GP. Interpreted with AST, GGT, ALP, bilirubin and a FIB-4 score.
Is the GP a real doctor?
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Yes — GMC-registered, British-trained. The same doctor who reads your ALT is the one who phones you in Dubai Marina.
Will my employer or insurer see the result?
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We don't share with employers or insurers. As a DHA-licensed clinic we upload to NABIDH; other DHA-connected providers can technically access your record.
Healthcare should feel simple.
Send an enquiry and our team will come back to you — no waiting rooms, no run-around.