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AST/SGOT
Test CodeAST
Alias/See Also
LAB131
ASPARTATE AMINOTRANSFERASE
AST SGOT
ASPARTATE AMINOTRANSFERASE
AST SGOT
CPT Codes
84450
Preferred Specimen
PLASMA
Transport Container
MINT GREEN
Transport Temperature
REF-7 DAYS
Setup Schedule
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Reference Range
| AST/SGOT | IU/L | 0Y 00M F 18-63 0Y 00M M 22-58 6 F 21-36 6 M 22-44 10 F 14-37 10 M 13-38 20 F 15-41 20 M 15-41 |
Clinical Significance
An aspartate aminotransferase (AST) test measures the amount of this enzyme in the blood. AST is normally found in red blood cells, liver, heart, muscle tissue, pancreas, and kidneys. AST formerly was called serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase (SGOT).
Low levels of AST are normally found in the blood. When body tissue or an organ such as the heart or liver 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 sometimes can help determine whether the liver or another organ has been damaged. Both ALT and AST levels can test for liver damage.
Low levels of AST are normally found in the blood. When body tissue or an organ such as the heart or liver 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 sometimes can help determine whether the liver or another organ has been damaged. Both ALT and AST levels can test for liver damage.
Performing Laboratory
LMH - Chemistry x3739 or 3764