Question

What is the purpose of AST/ALT blood test ?

Answer 1

ALT is an enzyme found in the liver that helps your body metabolize protein. When the liver is damaged, ALT is released into the bloodstream and levelsincrease. Aspartate transaminase (AST).AST is an enzyme that helps metabolize alanine, an amino acid.

Answer 2

Explanation:

The blood test for aspartate aminotransferase (AST) is usually used to detect liver damage. It is often ordered in conjunction with another liver enzyme, alanine aminotransferase (ALT), or as part of a liver panel or comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP) to screen for and/or help diagnose liver disorders