Aspartate Aminotransferase

Get a free nursing lab values cheat sheet at NURSING.com/63labs   What is the Lab Name for Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) Lab Values? Aspartate Aminotransferase What is the Lab Abbreviation for Aspartate Aminotransferase? AST What is Aspartate Aminotransferase in terms of Nursing Labs? Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) is an enzyme primarily found in liver and heart cells and to a smaller extent, AST can also be found in the pancreas, kidneys, skeletal muscle, and brain. Levels of AST increase from cell death (necrosis) because the AST enzyme is released into the blood. What is the Normal Range for Aspartate Aminotransferase? 12-37 U/L What are the Indications for Aspartate Aminotransferase?   Monitor progression of: Liver disease Response to treatments. Monitor liver toxic medications   What would cause Increased Levels of Aspartate Aminotransferase?   Liver disease Liver cancer Shock Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) Pericarditis Biliary tract obstruction Dermatomyositis Pancreatitis Muscular Dystrophy CVA Hemolytic anemia Delirium Tremens (DT)   What would cause Decreased Levels of Aspartate Aminotransferase?   N/A