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Aspartate AminoTransferase (AST) Blood Test

 


ASPARTATE AMINOTRANSFERASE (AST) BLOOD TEST

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£39.00 - £39.00
£39.00
£39.00 - £39.00
£39.00

This tests looks for liver damage by checking the levels of aspartate aminotransferase in your blood

Simple and accurate blood test from a laboratory you can speak to.

STEP 1 - CHOOSE YOUR SAMPLE COLLECTION OPTION

HOME KIT VIA ROYAL MAIL TRACKED 24

  • Available everywhere in mainland UK.
  • Includes everything you need to take a safe and suitable blood sample in about 15 minutes.
  • Post the sample back to our laboratory via Royal Mail Tracked 24.

FREE KIT REPLACEMENT
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The AST Blood Test from One Day Tests gives you a powerful tool for assessing your liver and heart health, providing you with vital data about these essential organs directly from our CQC-regulated laboratory.

No more scheduling hassles or lengthy waiting times. With One Day Tests, you can take your health into your hands from the comfort of your home. Our easy-to-use home blood test kits arrive at your doorstep, and our speedy services ensure you receive your accurate, easy-to-understand results often within 24 hours.

Plus, our dedication to your privacy means we handle your personal health information with the utmost confidentiality. With our unique Health Dashboard, you can keep track of your health progress over time, enabling you to make informed decisions about your well-being.

Take charge of your health today with the AST Blood Test from One Day Tests - quick, confidential, and catered to your unique needs.

About the AST blood test

What is an AST blood test?

The Aspartate AminoTransferase (AST) blood test is a vital tool for assessing liver and heart health. This test measures the level of AST, an enzyme abundant in these organs, in your bloodstream. Elevated AST levels can indicate potential organ damage or disease. A simple blood draw delivers valuable insights, often indicating the need for further investigation or intervention to safeguard your health.

If you experience symptoms such as fatigue, unexplained weight loss, or jaundice, or if you are on medication affecting the liver, an AST test could be a crucial step towards understanding and managing your health.

1 Biomarker

  1. LIVER FUNCTION

    - Aspartate AminoTransferase (AST)

  2. UPGRADE

    Need more biomarkers? Check out our Liver Function Blood Test

Most of the biomarkers we offer in the "ready made" panels are also available separately. So if your favourite test panel is missing a biomarker you would like to have, no problem, you can add whatever you need to one of our standard panels using the "Pick-n-mix" options, such as this one.

  1. TURNAROUND TIME

    We are extremely fast, with some results available within hours and others within a working day or less, from the time your sample is in our lab. However, this is not a guarantee and should not be taken as such. This is the guideline turnaround time that can be shorter or longer.


    THIS IS NOT A GUARANTEED TURNAROUND TIME.


    We are extremely proud of our very short turnaround times and a very efficient laboratory processes, you will start receiving results as soon as they are available and have completed clinical validation.


    Whilst we accommodate the shortest of time scales, with some results available within hours, for this particular test the usual turnaround time is: 1-2 working days.

DOCTOR'S COMMENTS

Hi, I am Dr. Adam Staten and here's my view on this test as a GP and Clinical Director at One Day Tests.

The Aspartate AminoTransferase (AST) Blood Test is a comprehensive diagnostic tool designed to evaluate the level of AST enzyme in the bloodstream. AST, a crucial enzyme found in various tissues, is predominantly present in the liver and heart cells. 

However, it also exists in lower concentrations in muscles and kidneys. When these cells undergo damage or destruction, AST is released into the bloodstream, leading to elevated levels. Thus, an AST Blood Test can provide crucial insights into liver or heart damage. 

By interpreting the AST levels in your blood, healthcare professionals can diagnose various medical conditions such as hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, and myocardial infarction. 

Additionally, the AST blood test is often used in conjunction with other tests such as the alanine aminotransferase (ALT) blood test for a more comprehensive evaluation of liver health.

Red flag symptoms for the Aspartate AminoTransferase (AST) Blood Test

Even if the blood test is normal, you should still see your doctor if you have any of the symptoms below. 

  • Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes)
  • Abdominal pain or swelling
  • Unexplained fatigue or weakness
  • Loss of appetite
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Dark urine
  • Pale stool

Your Results and Health Dashboard

The results of your Aspartate AminoTransferase (AST) Blood Test will be emailed to you as a secured PDF file, ready for your GP and will also be uploaded to our Health Dashboard area of the website. It’s a unique and powerful tool, powered by our in-house clinical analysis research, to match your biomarkers across test panels and symptoms, as well as provide clinical commentary on all individual biomarkers you tested for.

The health dashboard will also provide "panel level" commentary - a birds eye view of the biomarkers that were tested. This feature allows you to view your test results and clinical commentary, and compare them to previous results, giving you a clear understanding of how your health is progressing.

By using the Health Dashboard, you can identify changes in your biomarkers and make necessary adjustments to your lifestyle. This added value is immense, as it empowers you to monitor your health and make informed decisions about your well-being.

It's free and is available with all of our tests.

Save on continuous monitoring with our subscription plan

The best way to look after your health is to do so regularly. This is easy to do with our continual monitoring plans which give you a discount on future blood tests. You choose the frequency and we'll do the rest.

When you purchase a subscription, we will deliver your home test kits or allow you to book appointments in line with your chosen frequency. You will be able to track your biomarkers over time in our powerful Health Dashboard, where results will be automatically updated for you. There is a minimum of 3 tests with any subscription, after which you can pause/restart/cancel at any time.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Hi, I am Stefania Brown, I am the Laboratory Manager at One Day Tests and here are the lab's special requests for the Aspartate AminoTransferase (AST) Blood Test.

  1. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR TAKING THE ASPARTATE AMINOTRANSFERASE (AST) BLOOD TEST.

    No special preparations are required. The AST blood test can be taken any time of day without fasting or dietary restrictions.


    However, you should avoid: 


    Strenuous exercise 24 hours before the test, as this can temporarily raise AST levels

    Alcohol, as consuming alcohol can cause AST levels to increase for up to 1-2 days afterwards.

Venepuncture appointment - how to prepare

If you are coming into one of our clinics for the test, this is what you need to do before you arrive:

  • Drink plenty of water about an hour before the appointment.
  • Avoid coffee/tea/energy drinks. Water is good!
  • That’s it! We’ll do the rest.

Home test kit for Aspartate AminoTransferase (AST) Blood Test - how it works

Our blood test kits are simple and convenient.

The most important step in doing a blood test at home is to read the instructions very carefully. The process is very simple, but there are a few pitfalls you need to be aware of - you will save yourself a lot of time if you do it right the first time around!

  • Full printed instructions will arrive with your kit - please read them carefully.
  • Drink plenty before taking the sample and warm your hands up in the sink with warm water for a few minutes. This will make your blood flow much better.
  • Fill the tubes to the top line. We don’t need much blood; filling tubes to the top line is about 15 drops of blood.
  • Post the samples on the same day you take them, before midday, Monday to Thursday. If you post it any other time it might get to us late or be stuck at a sorting office over the weekend. You will then have to do it again.
  • Package the sample in the same box the kit came in. Otherwise, Royal Mail or DPD will reject it. The sample tubes go into a pouch, then into a cardboard box, and then into a return envelope. All of this is provided in the kit: please use it.

We look forward to receiving your sample in our lab!

How the finger prick home blood test kit for Aspartate AminoTransferase (AST) Blood Test works - from Dr. Adam Staten

Follow our step by step instructions on how to take your sample quickly and easily using the blood sample collection finger prick test.

WHY CHOOSE US?

Hello! My name is Dr. Vinesh Mistry, I am part of the GP team here at One Day Tests and here is why you should trust us to test your blood.

  1. QUICK AND ACCURATE RESULTS, DIRECT FROM A LABORATORY.

    We run our own regulated laboratories and our own accredited clinics. We manufacture our own approved home sample collection kits. Your results are looked after by our fantastic clinical governance team and our super-talented biomedical science team.


    When you book your test with us - you book directly with the lab. This means accuracy and responsible duty of care, direct access to the provider and extremely fast turnaround times.


    Finally, our customer services rock! You can ask the lab a question any time or you can speak to a real human. You can email us on hello@onedaytests.com or give us a call on 0127 309 2844.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Hi, I am Lana Nela, Lead Nurse, and here is what we are frequently asked about this test.

What do AST blood results mean?

Reference ranges

If your indicative AST level is lower than the reference range for our laboratory:

Low levels of AST are not particularly common. It may imply low levels of zinc in the body or general malnutrition, some types of anaemia or thyroid disease

Please discuss this result with your GP.

If your indicative AST level is higher than the reference range for our laboratory:

High levels (8-10 times the reference range) are generally due to hepatitis (acute). This can be caused by a virus. In acute hepatitis, the AST levels can be high for up to 6 months, before returning to normal.

Moderately high levels, 3-5 times the upper limit of the reference range, usually mean chronic conditions of liver disease, or chronic hepatitis. Several times the level of AST can be due to chronic alcohol abuse or cholestasis and heart, kidney or skeletal muscle damage.

AST tends to go up and down for chronic conditions, so it is worth measuring this value at set times, for continuity.

Please discuss this result with your GP.

What causes high AST levels?

Normal AST levels generally range from 10 to 40 units per litre of blood. Higher levels often indicate liver damage.

Are AST and ALT the same thing?

No. ALT specifically indicates liver health, while AST can also reflect damage to heart and muscle tissues. But they are both enzymes measured to assess liver function.

WHY TAKE THE TEST?

Hi, I am Nader Eldarf, I am a Biomedical Scientist in our laboratory and here is why it's important to take this test.

  1. WHY TAKE THE ASPARTATE AMINOTRANSFERASE (AST) BLOOD TEST?

    An AST blood test is often used to detect and monitor liver disease or damage, such as hepatitis or cirrhosis. It is also used to evaluate the severity of heart conditions like heart attacks. The test can be helpful if you are experiencing symptoms like jaundice, fatigue, or abdominal pain.

IS THIS TEST RIGHT FOR YOU?

Hi, I am Sandeep Patel, I am the Laboratory Director at One Day Tests. Here are the symptoms that you may wish to address with this test.

  1. IS THE ASPARTATE AMINOTRANSFERASE (AST) BLOOD TEST RIGHT FOR YOU?

    Are you experiencing unexplained fatigue, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, or jaundice? These are some of the symptoms related to liver diseases that an AST blood test can help investigate. If you are already diagnosed with a liver or heart condition, an AST blood test is a crucial tool for monitoring the health of these organs.

    This test is also a valuable resource for individuals who consume alcohol regularly or are on medication that may potentially harm the liver. Regular AST blood testing can be a proactive step in maintaining your health and detecting issues early. Do not leave your health to chance - keep track of what is happening inside your body.

  1. SYMPTOMS AND TAGS

    Make your own test panel

WHY ARE BLOOD TESTS IMPORTANT?

Health monitoring is very important, you are in charge of your health - look after it.