One of the tramsaminases which, when present in high levels, may indicate inflammation or damage to the liver.
a blood protein measured in LFTs Autonomic Neuropathy nerve damage to the autonomic (unconscious) nervous system affects stomach emptying and heart basal base or background background insulin, usually intermediate to very slow variety
A liver enzyme, measured through a blood test, that indicates the health of the liver. Lower counts are better. Levels may go up because of hepatitis and other infections, or because of drug toxicities
A liver enzyme that when present in abnormally high levels in the blood, it may be an indication of a heart attack or liver problems.
(Also known as AST, glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase, and SGOT.) A liver enzyme that is usually present in liver and heart cells and plays a distinct role in protein metabolism. Aspartate aminotransferase is released into blood when the liver or heart is damaged, and an elevated serum level is a sign of liver or heart damage. Medications can also raise alanine aminotransferase levels.
An enzyme, the serum levels of which are elevated in a variety of disorders causing tissue damage
An enzyme released from liver cells. A blood test that reveals AST levels above normal may indicate liver damage.
