Concurrent Macro-Aspartate Aminotransferase Diagnosis: Pregnant and Elderly Cases

Key Points

• To evaluate the relevance of macro-AST in asymptomatic patients with isolated AST elevation.
• Analyzed cases of asymptomatic patients with isolated AST elevation.
• Utilized PEG precipitation as a diagnostic tool.
• Examined communication practices between clinicians and laboratories.
• Macro-AST was frequently identified in asymptomatic patients.
• PEG precipitation proved to be a reliable diagnostic method.
• Enhanced communication reduced unnecessary testing.

Abstract