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SGOT / AST Test
SGOT / AST Test
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What is SGOT / AST?
- Enzyme: SGOT or AST is an enzyme involved in amino acid metabolism, primarily found in cells of the liver, heart, muscles, and kidneys.
- Function: It plays a role in the transfer of amino acids between molecules, crucial for cellular energy production.
Why is the SGOT / AST Test Important?
- Liver Function: Used to assess liver health and detect liver damage or disease.
- Heart Health: Helps diagnose heart conditions, such as myocardial infarction (heart attack), where SGOT levels can be elevated due to heart muscle damage.
- Muscle Damage: Used to evaluate muscle damage or injury, as elevated SGOT levels can indicate muscle breakdown.
When Should You Get an SGOT / AST Test?
- Liver Disease: If you have symptoms of liver disease, such as jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes), abdominal pain, nausea, or fatigue.
- Heart Conditions: After a suspected heart attack or to monitor heart health.
- Muscle Injury: If you have symptoms of muscle injury, such as muscle pain, weakness, or swelling.