AST results are useful for the diagnosis and treatment of certain diseases of the liver and heart.
Total cholesterol is useful in the diagnosis of atherosclerosis, hepatic disease, hyperlipoproteinemia, and thyroid diseases.
Elevated levels of Homocysteine are observed in patients at risk for coronary heart disease and stroke.
This test is intended for evaluation of cardiovascular risk, not for evaluation of those suspected of having Alzheimer’s disease.