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On my recent metabolic panel my aspartate amniotransferase was 42. what is this?

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Liver function test: Ast is one of the liver enzymes which is increased on damage to liver cells. Your ast is mildly elevated. Consult this site and discuss the matter with your doctor. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003472.htm.

Answered 11/26/2012

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