ExpandLow AST and ALT Levels Are Associated with Higher Likelihood of Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer in Adults Under 45
Among adults aged 18–44 undergoing a first colorectal cancer (CRC) screening, a pre-screening AST below 14 U/L was associated with a 65% higher likelihood of an early-onset CRC diagnosis, and an ALT below 14 U/L with a 68% higher likelihood, each compared with patients whose values fell in the range of 14–29 U/L.



















