AST:ALT ratio

Description: 
The AST:ALT ratio is used in hepatology, where it can aid in the differential diagnosis of hepatitis.

Clinical details: 
The AST:ALT ratio is calculated in the laboratory using the following equation.
All measurements are in IU/L:
AST:ALT ratio = AST / ALT
Related condition or disease: 
Hepatitis, chronic viral hepatitis, NAFLD
Reference range: 

See Chemistry Reference Ranges Document at Automated Chemistry Laboratory at Guy’s and St Thomas’

Synonyms or keywords: 
Di Ritis ratio
Department: 
Blood Sciences Department
Location: 
Guy's Hospital
St Thomas' Hospital
Sample type and Volume required: 
Serum
Turnaround time: 
1 day
Criteria for acceptance / rejections of sample
Storage and transport: 
Serum
Contacts:
Blood Sciences Department-Guy's And St Thomas' Hospital
St Thomas' Hospital
North Wing - 5th Floor
Westminster Bridge Road
London SE1 7EH
Contact: 020 7188 9247

Guy's Hospital
Southwark Wing - 4th Floor
Great Maze Pond
London SE1 9RT
Contact: 020 7188 4781
Automated Chemistry Laboratory at Guy's and St Thomas' Clinical Advisory Service
Monday – Friday, 09:00-17:00 h: 07738897061
Out of hours, weekends & bank holidays: find details on Rotawatch on Trust intranet GTi, or contact via GSTT switchboard.
For clinical advice or interpretation of results, please contact the laboratory in the first instance.
Laboratory: 
Automated Chemistry Laboratory at Guy's and St Thomas'

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Last updated: 29/12/2023