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AST Test


Also known as: Aspartate aminotransferase; serum glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase (SGOT)
Formal name: Aspartate aminotransferase

At a Glance

Why Get Tested?

To detect liver damage

When to Get Tested?

If your doctor thinks that you have symptoms of a liver disorder

Sample Required?

A blood sample taken from a vein in your arm