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AST, aspartate transaminase, is an enzyme present mainly in the liver and heart. An AST blood test helps to measure the amount of AST in the blood. It is used in routine blood screening to diagnose liver diseases. The normal range of AST lies between 5 to 40 international units per liter (IU/L) of serum. High AST levels in the blood may indicate cirrhosis, fatty liver, alcoholic liver disease, hepatitis, and mononucleosis.

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Kindly explain about the AST and ALT levels in blood report.

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Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I note that your query is related to abnormal LFTs (blood liver function tests) SGOT (AST- aspartate transaminase) and SGPT (ALT- alanine transaminase). From the information you provided (attachment removed to protect patient identity), I understand that: You are asym...  Read Full »

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