What is the Aminotransferase Aspartate Test? Why is the test done? Everything around this, that you should know, in this post, and of course our doctors are always there to help you. Just fill in your details in the form below and we will answer all your questions for FREE!
AST test i.e., aspartate aminotransferase test, is a blood test that is used to measure an enzyme AST which is concentrated in various cells of the body like the liver, heart, muscles, kidney, brain and RBCs but is mainly concentrated in the liver cells. This is helpful to diagnose liver damage as AST is released in blood when the cells get damaged.
Other names for AST include:
Normal ranges for AST are :
It is used to monitor and diagnose liver problems and is useful for diagnosing other diseases.
The following symptoms are indicative of liver damage which may include:
Following are the conditions which present with high levels of AST :
It is used to monitor and diagnose liver problems and is useful for diagnosing other diseases also.
Yes, if the AST levels are altered then further investigations are done to determine the disease which include bilirubin, alkaline phosphatase, albumin and blood clotting factors. Also, further ultrasound and CT scan may be done of the liver.
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