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AST is an enzyme found in liver and muscle tissue. Reptiles have naturally lower AST levels than birds or mammals. Normal levels indicate healthy liver and muscle tissue.
Low AST in reptiles is uncommon and rarely clinically significant. It may be seen in animals with low metabolic rates or seasonal variation.
No specific action is typically needed.
Reptile AST: 8 U/L (Low)AST is an enzyme found in liver and muscle tissue. Reptiles have naturally lower AST levels than birds or mammals. Normal levels indicate healthy liver and muscle tissue.
No action needed.
Reptile AST: 30 U/LHigh AST can indicate liver damage or muscle injury. In reptiles, causes include hepatic lipidosis (common in captive reptiles), toxin exposure, trauma, or noticeable parasitism.
Your veterinarian will correlate AST with CK and other liver enzymes to determine whether the source is liver or muscle.
Reptile AST: 70 U/L (High)Upload your lab report and get your actual values interpreted in plain English — instantly, with no medical training required.