AST (Mustelid)

Also known as:ferret astmustelid astast ferretsgot ferret

Reference Range

Critical Low

<20

U/L

Reference Range

30-120

U/L

Optimal Range

40-100

U/L

Critical High

>200

U/L

Also reported in: µkat/L

What this test measures

AST is an enzyme found in the liver and muscles. Normal levels indicate healthy liver and muscle tissue.

What your result means

Low

Your ferret's AST is below the typical range.

Low AST is generally not clinically significant.

What to do:

No action needed.

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Mustelid AST: 25 U/L (Low)

Normal

Your ferret's AST is normal.

AST is an enzyme found in the liver and muscles. Normal levels indicate healthy liver and muscle tissue.

What to do:

No action needed.

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Mustelid AST: 75 U/L

High

Your ferret's AST is elevated.

High AST can indicate liver damage or muscle injury. In ferrets, causes include hepatic lipidosis (from anorexia), lymphoma, hepatitis, or insulinoma with liver involvement.

What to do:

Your veterinarian will check CK to differentiate liver from muscle origin and may recommend further liver diagnostics.

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Mustelid AST: 150 U/L (High)

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