AST Test for Liver and Muscle Health

The lab analyst performs the technical lab test, typically using serum or plasma, to quantitate the enzyme aspartate amino transferase, or AST, also called SGOT, serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase. The provider uses laboratory chemistry analyzers. AST levels increase in several clinical conditions, such as hepatitis, renal disease, and muscle disease. Choose a location to see hospital-reported price summaries. This page does not show national, sample, or aggregate pricing.