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Also known as | AST |
Department | CLINICAL BIOCHEMISTRY |
Speciality Name | SGOT (AST) |
Test type | Pathology |
Report | 24 Hours |
No patient preparation is needed.
This enzyme is found in many organs including the liver. Though nonspecific, it is used to detect and monitor liver disease and other medical conditions. This is a more sensitive test in alcoholic liver disease than SGPT.
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