What does AST stand for in medical terms?

What level of AST is considered to be dangerous?

Normal AST typically reports between 10 and 40 units per Liter, while ALT reports between 7 and 56 units per Liter. Mild elevations are usually 2 to 3 times more than the normal range. These enzymes can rise to the 1000s in some cases.

You may also wonder what it means to have a high AST level. AST is also known as SGOT (serum glucose-oxaloacetic tranaminase). When your liver becomes damaged, it releases more AST into your body, and your levels increase. High AST levels are a sign that your liver is damaged, but they can also indicate damage to other organs, such as your heart or kidneys.

You might also wonder, "What does AST stand to represent?"

AST (aspartate amyltransferase), is an enzyme found mainly in the liver but also in your muscles. Your liver becomes damaged and releases AST to your bloodstream. A AST blood sample is taken to determine the amount of and AST in blood. This test can help your doctor diagnose liver disease or damage.

Is high ALT or AST a sign of cancer?

The two enzymes are responsible for producing amino acids and elevated levels can indicate liver damage. Scientists found that ALT and AST levels above 25 international units per liter of body fluid were indicators of cancer risk.