The Association of Surgical Technologists (AST) was established in 1969 with the mission of ensuring quality patient care. Today, AST is proud to acknowledge more than 40,000 …

Apr 14, 2025 · An AST blood test measures levels of aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and helps determine liver function.

Aspartate transferase (AST) is an enzyme that’s found in your liver, heart, muscles and other bodily tissues. An AST blood test is often used to assess liver health.

Sep 2, 2025 · AST stands for aspartate aminotransferase, a liver enzyme that’s measured on a blood test. It can help to diagnose liver conditions such as hepatitis.

Apr 27, 2025 · An aspartate aminotransferase (AST) test can show whether you have a liver disease or injury. Learn how this test works and how it can help your doctor diagnose you.

May 20, 2025 · An AST blood test helps check for liver damage. Learn when the test is done, how to prepare and what the results mean.

When blood tests show high AST levels, many people worry about what this means for their health. High AST levels typically indicate damage to tissues where this enzyme is found, most …

Aug 23, 2024 · Among the most sensitive and widely used liver enzymes are aminotransferases. They include aspartate aminotransferase (AST or SGOT) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT …

AST (aspartate aminotransferase) is an enzyme, a protein that speeds up certain chemical reactions in your body. It is found mainly in your liver but also in your heart, muscles, and other …

Normal levels of AST (SGOT) is about 5-40 units/liter of serum. Elevated levels of AST and ALT may signify the level of liver damage in a person.