ASA

Aspartate Aminotransferase

AST

Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) is an enzyme that is normally found inside the cells of the liver. In case of inflammation or irritation in the liver, AST can leak into the blood.

What is AST – Aspartate aminotransferase?

ASAT, Aspartate aminotransferase, is an enzyme found, among other things, inside the cells of the liver. In an inflamed or irritated liver, AST can leak into the blood. It is relatively common to have high liver values as an adult, where AST is one of them, without having symptoms. Most of the time, elevated AST values are temporary and go away on their own unless it is due to an underlying cause of a serious illness.

Why is ASAT analyzed?

Aspartate aminotransferase is analyzed to assess damage to the cells in the body, especially in the liver, heart and skeletal muscles.

What can an elevated value of AST mean?

An elevated AST value can indicate liver damage, skeletal muscle damage, muscular dystrophy and liver fibrosis. In cases of alcohol-related liver damage, it is common for AST levels to increase more than ALT levels.

Cause of inflamed or irritated liver

  • alcohol
  • obesity and overweight
  • certain medicinal and herbal remedies
  • viral inflammation of the liver such as hepatitis B and C

Tests containing the marker AST

Health checks
Health check Depression Plus

Depression plus

21 Biomarkers
Blood sample
How does the blood test take place?
Sampling for this test is done via a venous blood sample. The sample is usually taken from a vein in the crook of the elbow and is performed by trained healthcare professionals. How much blood you are allowed to give depends on the number of health markers to be analyzed. The sampling usually takes a few minutes.
  • Health check for those who feel down or depressed.
  • Analysis of markers that affect your energy and hormones.
  • Gives you the conditions to feel better.

995 kr

Alcohol and liver tests

Health check - Alcohol

  • Measures your alcohol consumption over time.
  • Analysis of markers that control liver function
  • Private result, not shared with healthcare record.

495 kr

Health check - Female

Woman

50 Biomarkers
Blood sample
How does the blood test take place?
Sampling for this test is done via a venous blood sample. The sample is usually taken from a vein in the crook of the elbow and is performed by trained healthcare professionals. How much blood you are allowed to give depends on the number of health markers to be analyzed. The sampling usually takes a few minutes.
Fasting
Fasting

This test requires you to fast before sampling. Fasting means that you are not allowed to eat or drink anything for at least 10 hours before your scheduled time for sampling. However, a glass of water is fine to drink during the fast. Any medications are taken as usual unless your doctor has given other instructions.

  • Health check designed for women.
  • Includes a total of 50 health markers.
  • Gives you information about your overall health.
  • Can identify early signs of health problems.

1795 kr

Health check - Man

Man

47 Biomarkers
Blood sample
How does the blood test take place?
Sampling for this test is done via a venous blood sample. The sample is usually taken from a vein in the crook of the elbow and is performed by trained healthcare professionals. How much blood you are allowed to give depends on the number of health markers to be analyzed. The sampling usually takes a few minutes.
Fasting
Fasting

This test requires you to fast before sampling. Fasting means that you are not allowed to eat or drink anything for at least 10 hours before your scheduled time for sampling. However, a glass of water is fine to drink during the fast. Any medications are taken as usual unless your doctor has given other instructions.

  • Health check designed for you as a man.
  • Includes a total of 48 health markers including testosterone.
  • Gives you knowledge about your general state of health.
  • Can identify early signs of health problems.

1695 kr

Ordinary health check

Standard

22 Biomarkers
Blood sample
How does the blood test take place?
Sampling for this test is done via a venous blood sample. The sample is usually taken from a vein in the crook of the elbow and is performed by trained healthcare professionals. How much blood you are allowed to give depends on the number of health markers to be analyzed. The sampling usually takes a few minutes.
  • Analysis of markers that affect the liver and kidneys.
  • Analysis of markers that affect the heart and blood vessels.
  • Control of the risk of possible diabetes.

495 kr

Sport performance health check

Sport

37 Biomarkers
Blood sample
How does the blood test take place?
Sampling for this test is done via a venous blood sample. The sample is usually taken from a vein in the crook of the elbow and is performed by trained healthcare professionals. How much blood you are allowed to give depends on the number of health markers to be analyzed. The sampling usually takes a few minutes.
  • Health check for those who exercise actively.
  • Analysis of markers that affect your performance.
  • Gives you the conditions to optimize your health.

1595 kr

Liver
ASA
Levertest

ASAT - Aspartate aminotransferase

1 marker
Blood sample
How does the blood test take place?
Sampling for this test is done via a venous blood sample. The sample is usually taken from a vein in the crook of the elbow and is performed by trained healthcare professionals. How much blood you are allowed to give depends on the number of health markers to be analyzed. The sampling usually takes a few minutes.
  • Measuring your ASAT value.
  • Gives insight into how your liver is doing.
  • Indication of possible liver disease.

29 kr