AST (Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST/SGOT)

AST (Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST/SGOT)

AST, also known as Aspartate Aminotransferase or SGOT (Serum Glutamic Oxaloacetic Transaminase), is an enzyme primarily found in the liver, heart, and muscle tissue, and a blood test measuring its level is used to assess potential damage to these organs, particularly the liver; high levels of AST in the blood often indicate tissue damage and can be a sign of liver disease or other conditions affecting these tissues.