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   Aspartate aminotransferase (AST)


  • Serum

  • Adult: 8-20 U/L
  • Infant: 15-60 U/L
  • Newborn: 25-75 U/L

  • To identify inflammation, injury, or necrosis in liver tissue
  • To monitor liver function in patients who receive medication that is potentially hepatotoxic

  • Hepatitis
  • Cirrhosis
  • Hepatic tumor
  • Obstructive jaundice
  • Intefering factors
  • Hemolysis
  • Failure to maintain NPO status

 





 


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