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AST

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

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