HomeLab TestAST (SGOT)
Overview
The liver, the largest gland of the human body, is located on the right side of your abdomen. The liver helps in maintaining the body's metabolism by plenty of functions. The yield and production of bile from the liver are essential to carry out and ...
Risk assessment
Hepatitis, Liver cirrhosis, Liver carcinoma, Heart Attack
Ranges
Your healthcare professional will help you to understand the values. The normal range for SGOT (AST) test are:
Age
Normal Range in units per liter (U/L)
Adult Male and Female
17-59 units/L
Elderly
Slightly higher values than adult
Children
0-...
Test result interpretation
The SGOT (AST) test results can help yield information about rising levels of aspartate aminotransferase in an individual, irrespective of age and gender. Interpretation of AST levels goes as follows:
Very high AST levels than the normal range
An ex...
Sample types
The AST (SGOT) test results analyse a blood sample collected from the arm's vein.
Test preparation
Before the test
Your doctor will most likely prescribe a liver panel along with an SGOT (AST) test. Here are some considerations you will have to take...
Frequently Asked Questions
What is AST (SGOT)?
Why is the AST test performed?
What can cause elevated AST levels?
How is the AST test conducted?
What do normal AST levels indicate?
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Can low AST levels be a concern?
How can I prepare for an AST test?
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Can medications affect AST levels?
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AST (SGOT)
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Sample Type:
blood
Fasting Required:
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Description
AST (aspartate aminotransferase) is an enzyme that is found mostly in the liver, but it's also in muscles and other organs in your body. When cells that contain AST are damaged, they release the AST into your blood. An AST blood test measures the amount of AST in your blood. The test is commonly used to help diagnose liver damage or disease.