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Aspartate
aminotransferase (AST)
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- Adult: 8-20 U/L
- Infant: 15-60 U/L
- Newborn: 25-75 U/L
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- To identify inflammation, injury, or
necrosis in liver tissue
- To monitor liver function in patients who receive
medication that is potentially
hepatotoxic
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- Hepatitis
- Cirrhosis
- Hepatic tumor
- Obstructive jaundice
- Intefering factors
- Hemolysis
- Failure to maintain NPO status
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