What is SGOT (AST) ?
The SGOT (Serum Glutamate Oxaloacetate Transaminase) or AST (Aspartate Aminotransferase) test measures the level of AST in the blood. AST is an enzyme found in various tissues, including the liver, heart, muscles, and kidneys. When these tissues are damaged, AST is released into the bloodstream. Elevated levels of AST can indicate liver damage, heart disease, or muscle injury. Clinicians may order an SGOT (AST) test to: Assess liver function, as elevated AST levels can be a sign of liver diseases such as hepatitis, cirrhosis, or liver damage. Monitor heart health, since high AST levels can indicate a heart attack or other cardiac conditions. Evaluate muscle damage or injuries, as AST can also be elevated due to muscle trauma or disorders like muscular dystrophy.
SGOT (AST) Report Format: Breakdown
Here’s what an ideal SGOT (AST) report format should include:
Header Information:
- Patient Details: Full name, Age, Gender, and ID.
- TAT information: Timestamp for both sample collection and report generation.
- Doctor's Information: Name of the referral doctor, if applicable.
Test Results Section:
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Patient's results
As obvious as it is, a test report should definitely have the patient's test result.
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Result's Unit
The unit of the test result must be mentioned correctly in the report. SGOT (AST) test is generally reported in “U/I”
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SGOT (AST) Normal Value / Reference Range
The report must have the normal SGOT (AST) range. It can differ slightly based on the reagents used by the lab and other internal factors, but common SGOT (AST) ranges are:
For males, 0 to 100 years of age: 0 - 37 For females, 0 to 100 years of age: 0 - 31
Interpretations
Nowadays, most labs prefer to add interpretations to the reports, making the report more patient-friendly. Labsmart software has interpretations of all routine test pre-filled in the software.
Footer Section:
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Certifications:
Display any relevant accreditations (e.g., NABL, ISO), adding to your lab's credibility.
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Pathologist and technician signature:
It's mandatory to add a Pathologist and technician signature to the report.
SGOT (AST) Interpretation
In Labsmart software, this is the inbuilt interpretation for SGOT (AST)
Importance of adding interpretation to reports:
It's very helpful to add interpretation in reports as it makes the reports more patient friendly and also helpful to doctors in some cases. Moreover, presently most labs prefer providing reports with interpretation. Thus, adding interpretation to report will help your lab stay at par with other competitor labs.
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