AST Aspartate Aminotransferase Test measures liver enzyme, SGOT, AST in affordable price at Labsafe.Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) is an enzyme found mainly in liver, heart, red blood cells, and muscle tissue. It also is found in other organs, such as the pancreas and kidneys. AST formerly was called serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase (SGOT).
When an organ (such as the heart or liver) or body tissue is diseased or damaged, additional AST is released into the bloodstream. The amount of AST in the blood is directly related to the extent of the tissue damage. After severe damage, AST levels rise in 6 to 10 hours and remain high for about 4 days. The AST test may be done at the same time as a test for alanine aminotransferase, or ALT. The ratio of AST to ALT (AST:ALT) sometimes can help determine whether the liver or another organ has been damaged. AST also can help determine the cause of the liver damage. Both ALT and AST levels are reliable indicators of liver damage.
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