The Aspartate Aminotransferase test checks for the levels of AST in the blood. AST is a liver enzyme that is primarily found in liver and helps the body derive energy from food.
Other names: AST, SGOT (serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase)
Aspartate Aminotransferase is primarily found in liver and in small amounts in liver, pancreas, heart etc. Besides helping the body derive energy, the enzyme also helps facilitate biological processes. AST is one of the most commonly ordered liver function tests along with other tests like ALT, Alkaline Phosphatase, Total Protein test, bilirubin etc.
No special preparation is required
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Prolonged use of alcohol, medication that affects liver, viral hepatitis causes damage to the liver. Liver function tests help determine the health of the liver. The AST test is also done as part of routine preventive testing when evaluating the overall health of a person The test is routinely ordered for those who are at high risk of liver damage: Liver cirrhosis patients, alcohol abuse and those with a family of liver disease. The test is also useful in patients who are undergoing treatment for a liver condition. The AST levels in the blood is low and when the results are high it indicates liver damage. When the patient undergoes treatment for their condition, the levels go back to normal.
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