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Tricor And Elevated Ast And Alt Levels
AST (aspartate aminotransferase) is an
This article discusses the test to measure the amount of AST in the blood.
Alternative Names
Aspartate aminotransferase; Serum glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase; SGOT
How the test is performed
A blood sample is needed. For information on how this is done, see:
How the test will feel
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