what makes the liver enzymes elevated
An elevated liver enzyme reading may be an indication of a liver disorder, damage to liver cells, or an obstruction to the biliary tract (also known as the gallbladder and bile ducts). This list of enzymes and their functions outlines possible indications when elevated amounts of liver enzymes are detected: 1  Alanine transaminase (ALT): An enzyme that helps metabolize protein. 2  When the liver is damaged, ALT is released in the bloodstream.