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It is also known as serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase

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What is serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase also called?

Aspartate aminotransferase


Cellular integrity tests?

ALT and AST (liver enzymes....alanine aminotransferase and aspartate aminotransferase


What does the Aspartate aminotransferase test do?

The Aspartate aminotransferase test measures levels of AST, an enzyme released into the blood when certain organs or tissues, particularly the liver and heart, are injured


What does the medical abbreviation SAST mean?

Serum Aspartate Aminotransferase


What color tube is used for Aspartate aminotransferase test?

A red-top tube is typically used for an Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) test, as it allows for serum collection and subsequent analysis.


AST, ALT, ALP?

Measures of hepatocyte integrity....enzymes within hepatocytes themselves...Aspartate aminotransferase, Alanine aminotransferase, alkaline phosphatase.....collectively known as LFTs....not true tests of liver function though...


What is the difference between basic metabolic panel and a comprehensive metabolic panel?

The CMP includes everything the BMP does, but also albumin, total protein, alkaline phosphate, alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase and bilirubin.


What is symbol for liver enzymes on blood test?

Liver enzymes in blood tests are ALT/SGPT (alanine aminotransferase) and AST/SGOT (aspartate aminotransferase).


What does Aspartate aminotransferase show?

The amount of AST is directly related to the number of cells affected by a disease or injury


What does the Aspartate aminotransferase test diagnose?

The determination of AST levels aids primarily in the diagnosis of liver disease


What is the difference between SGOT and SGPT blood test for liver?

Both SGOT (aspartate aminotransferase) and SGPT (alanine aminotransferase) are enzymes found in the liver. They are used as markers to assess liver function and detect liver damage. SGOT is also found in the heart and other organs, while SGPT is more specific to the liver. Generally, elevated levels of these enzymes in the blood indicate liver damage or disease.


How is the Aspartate aminotransferase test done?

AST is determined by analysis of a blood sample, usually from taken from a venipuncture site at the bend of the elbow