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AST (aspartate transaminase) is another name for SGOT (serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase). It is a liver enzyme. While it could be elevated in cases of liver inflammation, it could also be elevated in cases of heart attack, severe burns, kidney disease, pancreatitis, certain musculoskeletal diseases, hemolytic anemia, or trauma.
The reference ranges for AST are 8 - 40 IU/L in males and 6 - 34 IU/L in females.
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What is a high level of ast indicate?
a ast level of 232 is very dangerous
What level of ast is too high?
is 232 ast level dangerous
Is 51 high and dangerous for AST?
My AST was 51. Is that really high and dangerous?
High lymphocytes high ALT and AST what type of diagnosis could this be?
viral hepatitis
What would cause AST and ALT to rise if patient has appendicitis?
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High MCV High triglycerides high ast alt not an alcoholic high absolute lymph what can this be indicative of?
High MCV, high triglycerides, high AST and ALT with raised lymphocytes most likely indicates some form of hepatitis (liver inflammation), most likely viral, possibly bacterial. AST and ALT are enzymes that normally reside in liver cells and when they are damaged, they leak into the blood. High MCV also known as macrocytosis can occur in liver damage and the high lymphocyte count indicates your body is fighting some sort of infection.
What can cause high AST and LDH in liver function test?
In my case, I was told "non-alcoholic fatty liver." High blood cholesterol may cause high SGOT/AST and a specific LDH "type" (they can tell from whence the LDH originates) may be elevated. If they said liver, then fatty liver is usually the culprit. Habitual alcohol or certain medication use may cause fatty liver as well. Losing weight is said to help lower those two. Lowering blood cholesterol is important to help the "fatty liver" lessen it's load. In my case, years pass and more bloodwork reveals the same, plus leukemia and lymphoma. I am in poor general health, so I think the high AST & LDH are from the fatty liver and not the cancers. A CBC will inform your doctor if there are abnormalities that would point him/her away from fatty liver.
What does AST mean?
AST stands for aspartate aminotransferase, which is an enzyme found in cells throughout the body. It is commonly measured in blood tests to assess liver and heart health. High levels of AST can indicate damage to these organs.
What does a low ast mean?
AST stands for aspartate aminotransferase, which is an enzyme. It is normal to have a low level of AST in the blood. AST levels become elevated when there is damage or disease to an organ.
When was AST - publisher - created?
AST - publisher - was created in 1993.
What is the formula to determine AST ALT ratio?
The ratio of AST to ALT (AST:ALT) is calculated by dividing the AST value by the ALT value
When tests are done on your blood and the results show high levels in your liver what does that mean?
alt=128 ast=97
