Normal Lab Values Australia — Blood Test Reference Ranges & Abbreviations

📋 Source: Reference ranges based on RCPA pathology laboratory reference intervals and major Australian pathology providers. For detailed test information see RCPA Pathology Manual.
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Normal Lab Values
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⚠ Reference ranges vary between laboratories. Always check against your local lab's reported reference range. Values listed are typical Australian adult ranges. RCPA

Liver Function Tests (LFT) — Normal Values

Australian adult reference ranges. Always check against your local laboratory’s reported range.

Test Normal Range Units
ALT (alanine aminotransferase)7–56U/L
AST (aspartate aminotransferase)10–40U/L
ALP (alkaline phosphatase)30–110U/L
GGT (gamma-glutamyl transferase)M: <65, F: <45U/L
Bilirubin (total)3–20μmol/L
Albumin35–50g/L
Total protein60–80g/L

Source: RCPA Pathology Reference Intervals. Ranges are typical adult values — your laboratory’s reference range always takes precedence. See RCPA Manual.

TestNormal RangeUnitsNotes
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