AST is an enzyme found in the liver and other organs. When damaged, the organ releases AST into the blood, and a test can detect this increase.

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Blood sample for AST or SGOT test. Liver function test. Serum glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase. Aspartate aminotransferase.

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