AST test and AST enzyme test

AST test and AST enzyme test

AST enzyme is also known as aspartate aminotransferase. It is primarily a mitochondrial enzyme and present in heart, muscle, kidney, Liver and brain. When there is a damage to one of these organs AST enzyme leaks into the blood stream and AST level in the blood is elevated. AST test is a diagnostic test which uses this leaked enzyme. During the AST test or AST enzyme test blood levels of AST enzyme is measured. Blood level of AST enzyme is commonly elevated in hepatic necrosis, Myocardial infarction Congestive cardiac failure.