What is the test for?
SGOT / AST is a crucial liver function test that determines the levels of the liver enzyme serum glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase in the blood.
When to get the test?
The test is prescribed as part of annual liver health screening or to confirm a diagnosis of liver damage in a patient.
What is the normal range?
The normal range of SGOT/AST is 8 and 45 units per liter of serum.