Normal
12-37 U/L
Indications
Description
Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) is an enzyme primarily found in liver and heart cells, and to a smaller extent, AST can also be found in the pancreas, kidneys, skeletal muscle, and brain. Levels of AST increase from cell death (necrosis) because the AST enzyme is released into the blood.
What would cause increased levels?
What would cause decreased levels?
Total Bilirubin (T. Billi) Lab Values
Ammonia (NH3) Lab Values
Alkaline Phosphatase (ALK PHOS) Lab Values
Albumin Lab Values
Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) Lab Values
Glucose Lab Values
WBC
Urinalysis
Troponin I
Triglycerides
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
Sodium
Red Blood Cells
Prostate Specific Antigen
Potassium
Platelets
Partial Thromboplastin Time
Oxygen Saturation
Osmolality
Magnesium
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