Test Directory
AST:ALT Ratio
Containers - Adult
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Volume Range
0.2 ml |
Reference ranges
<1.0
Laboratory Site
RIE
51 Little France Crescent
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Telephone (Biochemistry): 0131 242 6806
SJH
Howden Road West
Howden
Livingston
West Lothian
EH54 6PP
Howden
Livingston
West Lothian
EH54 6PP
Telephone (Biochemistry): 01506 52 3160/1
WGH
Crewe Road South
Edinburgh
EH4 2XU
Edinburgh
EH4 2XU
Telephone (Biochemistry): 0131 537 1910/1
Anticipated turnaround
1 day
General additional information
Indicated for the work-up of asymptomatic abnormal LFTs. >1.0 Abnormal AST:ALT Ratio; may indicate fibrosis / cirrhosis. Consider GI referral.
This test is not valid if increased AST is from non-hepatic source such as muscle or red cells.