ALT test in Dubai Healthcare City, read by a doctor.
ALT is one of the most ordered tests by our British-trained GPs for Dubai Healthcare City patients — and for good reason. Detects fatty liver, hepatitis and drug-related liver injury.
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 Healthcare City patients
How do I book a ALT test in Dubai Healthcare City?
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WhatsApp us or call +971 4 566 1486. We confirm a nurse slot for Dubai Healthcare City — most patients are seen within 60–90 minutes — and the GP call is included.
How much does ALT cost in Dubai Healthcare City?
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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 Healthcare City.
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.
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Send an enquiry and our team will come back to you — no waiting rooms, no run-around.