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The hepatic function panel evaluates: 1  Alanine aminotransferase (ALT). This enzyme, found in the liver, plays a role in metabolism, the process that converts food into energy. 2  Alkaline phosphatase (ALP). This enzyme is found in the liver, bones, intestines, kidneys, and other organs. 3  Aspartate aminotransferase (AST).
HEPATIC (LIVER) ENZYME VALUES. AST (Aspartate transaminase) also called SGOT (Serum Glutamic Oxalocetic Transaminase) or ASAT (Aspartate Aminotransferase) is similar to ALT (Alanine Transaminase). AST is an enzyme associated with liver parenchymal cells found primarily in the liver, heart, kidney, pancreas and muscles. It is seen in tissue damage, especially the heart and liver. The lab values are raised in acute liver damage, but is also present in red blood cells, cardiac and skeletal muscle and is therefore not actually specific to the liver. The ratio of AST to ALT can be useful in differentiating between the causes of liver damage. Elevated AST levels are not 'specific' for liver damage because it can also be used as a cardiac marker. Normal Adult Range: 5 - 40 IU/L [ back to top ] ALT (Alanine Transaminase) also called SGPT (Serum Glutamic Pyruvic Transaminase) or or ALAT (Alanine Aminotransferase) is an enzyme present in hepatocytes (liver cells).