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- AST
The Association of Surgical Technologists (AST) was established in 1969 with the mission of ensuring quality patient care Today, AST is proud to acknowledge more than 55,000 members and represents the interests of more than 80,000 practitioners nationwide
- Aspartic Acid (Asp) and Aspartate Transaminase (AST)
AST is a pyridoxal phosphate (PLP)-dependent enzyme that catalyzes the reversible transfer of an amino group from aspartate to α-ketoglutarate, forming oxaloacetate and glutamate
- AST (SGOT) Blood Test: High and Low Levels and Interpreting Results
AST stands for aspartate aminotransferase, a liver enzyme that’s measured on a blood test This article helps explain what low or high AST levels mean
- Aspartate Transferase (AST) - Cleveland Clinic
An AST blood test measures the amount of aspartate transferase in your blood In most cases, your healthcare provider uses an AST blood test to help assess the health of your liver, but it can provide insight into other health conditions as well
- Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) blood test - Mayo Clinic
What is an AST blood test and what do results mean? Know why it's done, how to prepare, and the conditions linked to high AST levels
- Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) Test Decoded - WebMD
An aspartate aminotransferase (AST) test can show whether you have a liver disease or injury Learn how this test works and how it can help your doctor diagnose you
- What Liver Enzymes Do and What Levels Are Normal - Verywell Health
An AST ALT ratio higher than 1 (where the AST is higher than ALT) indicates cirrhosis An AST ALT ratio higher than 2:1 (where the AST is more than twice as high as the ALT) is a common sign of alcoholic liver disease
- CE Credit Packages - AST
Renew your credential with any of the 15 CE credit packages AST features Once your credential has expired, the window to earn qualifying CE credits vanishes and your only option is to recertify by exam through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
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