Can a person have normal liver enzyme (e.g., ALT) results and still have hepatitis C?
Yes. It is common for persons with chronic hepatitis C to have a liver enzyme level that goes up and down, with periodic returns to normal or near normal. Some infected persons have liver enzyme levels that are normal for over a year even though they have chronic liver disease. If the liver enzyme level is normal, persons should have their enzyme level re-checked several times over a 612 month period. If the liver enzyme level remains normal, the doctor may check it less frequently, such as once a year.
