An evaluation of the AST:ALT ratio in identifying patients in primary care for appropriate referral to gastroenterology
The need to differentiate patients with advanced liver disease from those with earlier stage, or more benign diseases for optimal management and allocation of resources is an ever present challenge. In this article we discuss our experiences of using the aspartate transaminase (AST) : alanine transaminase (ALT) ratio as part of a pathway to screen patients for […]
