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What Is an Alanine Aminotransferease (ALT) Test?

Possible Risks of an ALT Test

In general, an ALT test is very safe. However, there are still some minor risks. These include:

– Bruising in the skin area where the doctor inserts the needle.

– Excessive bleeding

– Fainting or lightheadedness when seeing blood

– Hematoma, which causes blood to accumulate under the skin

– An infection at the affected area [5]