AST: At a Glance

AST

Also known as: Serum glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase, SGOT
Formal name: Aspartate aminotransferase
Related tests: ALT, ALP, Bilirubin, Liver panel

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	At A Glance
	Why get tested? To detect liver damage When to get tested? If your doctor thinks that you have symptoms of a liver disorder Sample required? A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm Next >>

This article was last reviewed on March 17, 2006.

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