Serum aspartate but not alanine aminotransferase levels help to predict the histological features of chronic hepatitis c viral infections in adults

Abstract

Serum AST values correlate well with two of three features of hepatic inflammation and with the extent of hepatic fibrosis. These findings suggest that, among other factors, serum AST values should be considered in decisions regarding the need for liver biopsy and treatment in patients with chronic hepatitis C viral infections.