Understanding ALT Blood Tests and Their Results
5. ALT vs AST
ALT and AST, or aspartate transferase, are commonly measured together and are both enzymes that leak into the blood when certain cells in the body are damaged. They are both considered liver enzymes, but other body parts, like the pancreas, skeletal muscles, and heart, contain more AST than the liver.
Because of this, ALT is considered a better indicator of liver function as it ties more directly to the this organ.
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