{"product_id":"ast-sgot","title":"AST\/SGOT (Aspartate Aminotransferase)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"test-description\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"test-lead\"\u003eThe AST (Aspartate Aminotransferase \/ SGOT) test measures an enzyme released from damaged liver, heart, and muscle cells — used alongside ALT to evaluate liver and heart health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat does this test check?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eMeasures AST enzyme activity in the blood. Unlike ALT, AST is found in multiple tissues (liver, heart, skeletal muscle, kidneys). The AST\/ALT ratio helps distinguish the type and cause of organ damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhy get tested?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eWhen interpreted alongside ALT, AST helps differentiate alcoholic liver disease (AST:ALT \u0026gt; 2) from viral hepatitis and fatty liver (ALT \u0026gt; AST). It also signals heart muscle damage when elevated with troponin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWho should get this test?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003ePatients with liver disease, recent heart attack, muscle disorders, or heavy alcohol use. Part of standard liver function panels and post-cardiac event evaluations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NowExpress","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55596733628584,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"PHP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/nowexpress.ph\/products\/ast-sgot","provider":"NowExpress","version":"1.0","type":"link"}