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AST (SGOT)

AST, or Aspartate Aminotransferase, is an enzyme also known as SGOT, which is an abbreviation for Serum Glutamic-Oxaloacetic Transaminase. Both tests measure the same enzyme level in the blood, which, when elevated, can indicate damage to organs like the liver, heart, or muscles. Elevated AST/SGOT levels are often a sign of inflammation or damage to these cells, and the test is frequently used as part of a liver function panel to assess overall health. AST, or Aspartate Aminotransferase, is an enzyme also known as SGOT, which is an abbreviation for Serum Glutamic-Oxaloacetic Transaminase. Both tests measure the same enzyme level in the blood, which, when elevated, can indicate damage to organs like the liver, heart, or muscles. Elevated AST/SGOT levels are often a sign of inflammation or damage to these cells, and the test is frequently used as part of a liver function panel to assess overall health.