Can Paxil Raise Ast Levels?
Aspartate aminotransferase; Serum glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase; SGOT
Normal Values
The normal range is 10 to 34 IU/L.
Note: IU/L = international units per liter
Note: Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories. Talk to your doctor about the meaning of your specific test results.
What abnormal results mean
Diseases that affect liver cells increase the levels of AST. However, increased levels of AST alone do not diagnose liver...
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