What AST tells you
Liver enzyme and protein markers that reflect aspects of liver activity. They are interpreted together, and in context, by a clinician.
Which Honed panels include AST
AST is measured in the Essential Panel and Performance Panel. Every sample is collected at a pathology collection centre and processed at a NATA-accredited laboratory against RCPA reference ranges, with personalised plain-English commentary in your secure online report.
Related liver markers
FAQ
What does the AST blood test measure?
Aspartate aminotransferase, an enzyme found in liver and muscle. The relationship between AST and ALT is one thing clinicians consider when interpreting results.
Which Honed Health panels include AST?
AST is included in the Essential and Performance panels.
What unit is AST measured in?
AST is reported in U/L, measured at NATA-accredited laboratories against RCPA reference ranges, with personalised plain-English commentary in your secure report.