Also known as:

Serum glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase; SGOT; Aspartate transaminase; AST/ALT ratio

Formal name:

Aspartate aminotransferase

Related tests:

ALT; ALP; GGT; Bilirubin; Liver panel; Albumin, Total Protein

Why Get Tested?

To detect liver damage and/or to help diagnose liver disease

When to Get Tested?

When your doctor thinks that you have symptoms of a liver disorder

Sample Required?

A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm

Test Preparation Needed?

None

After placing an order, you will receive a doctor approved lab order by email usually within 20-30 minutes. The emailed Lab Requisition will allow you to go to a local patient collection site to get tested. You will not have to pay any additional lab, collection or doctor's fees.  Most test will normally report within 48-72 hours by secure email. List of collections site can be found using our Lab Locator Tool. If you have any questions please call our offices at 1-844-455-6355 or chat online with a member of our Care Team.