SGOT(AST)

🔍 Overview

SGOT (Aspartate Aminotransferase – AST) is a blood test that measures the level of the AST enzyme in the blood. This enzyme is mainly found in the liver, heart, muscles, and kidneys. Elevated levels may indicate liver damage or muscle injury.

📋 Test Summary

The SGOT (AST) test helps to:

• Assess liver health and function

• Detect liver damage due to infections, alcohol, or medications

• Evaluate muscle or heart-related injury

• Monitor ongoing liver conditions

✔ Often done with SGPT (ALT)
✔ Useful in routine and preventive health checkups

⏱ Reports Within: Same Day
🧪 Sample: Blood
👶👩👨 Age: All Age Groups
🚻 Gender: Male and Female
🍽 Fasting: Not Required