What is AST in blood test? | Aspartate Aminotransferase

What other tests could help doctors diagnose liver conditions?

If you had abnormal AST levels, your doctor might order additional tests for a complement to their diagnosis:

• Additional liver panel tests, including prothrombin time and bilirubin
• Serology to rule out different types of hepatitis viruses
• Overdose and drug abuse testing when hepatotoxic drugs are suspected
• Ethanol levels in the blood to rule out alcohol intoxication
• Iron and copper levels in the blood to rule out hemochromatosis and Wilson disease
• An abdominal ultrasound to see the liver and its structure
• A liver biopsy when a suspicious mass or tumor is found in imaging tests