Question: I recently had a complete metabolic panel, and I am seeking an informed opinion about the results. Three of my levels are elevated, but only slightly. I am slightly concerned about the results, and I'm just wondering how these results might be considered in context. I can only find information about each component of the panel in isolation. My doctor has recommended I have the blood test repeated again in a couple of months, which I plan to do. I will just consider your input to be supplementary information for reference.

All of the values in my complete metabolic panel are normal with these exceptions:

Potassium High Result: 5.3 Reference Range: 3.5 - 5.2 mmol/L

A/G Ratio High Result: 2.3 Reference Range: 1.2 - 2.2

ALT (SGPT) High Result: 53 0 - 44 IU/L

I realize that two of these levels are only slightly out of range. I am concerned, however, because the ALT level is more significantly out of range.

Because I experience so much inflammation due the mast cell disorder, I also wonder whether this inflammation could be affecting my liver. Is this possible?

Dietwise, I eat a lot of fruits, vegetables, chicken, and starches including bread, rice and pasta moderately. I do snack on some unhealthful foods, including potato chips and ice cream, moderately. I am 41 years old, and I drink alcohol very moderately (one drink every month or two); I did, however, drink pretty heavily for a few years in my 30s, and also wonder whether this could have done damage. (My liver enzymes were never high before this most recent blood test, and I very rarely drink nowadays.)

I am 5'11" tall (180cm), and weigh about 170 pounds (77kg). My blood pressure is within normal range, but I do have occasional heart arrhythmia and rapid resting heart rate due to unknown causes.

Overall, I am just wondering what might be contributing to these high levels because I would like to do anything within my power to get them back down to normal levels. Thank you in advance for any information you may be able to provide.