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 AST Test  

Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST):

This enzyme also reflects damage to the hepatic cell. It is less specific for liver disease. It may be elevated and other conditions such as a myocardial infarct (heart attack). Although AST is not a specific for liver as the ALT, ratios between ALT and AST are useful to physicians in assessing the etiology of liver enzyme abnormalities.

Use the table below for reference

AST (units/liter)

NORMAL

MEN/WOMEN

12 - 45