Q:
What is the AST blood test?
A:
The aspartate aminotransferase (AST) blood test is used to check for liver damage. AST is an enzyme that produced by your liver. A high level of AST usually means the damage of your liver.
If you have the following symptoms, you may need the AST blood test.
- Yellow skin or eyes
- Itchy skin
- Swollen belly
- Stomach pain
- Dark-colored urine
- Light-colored poop
- Bruises
- Appetite loss
- Tiredness
