Method
Modified Karmen Method
Principle
Kinetic assay
AST catalyzes the conversion of aspartate and oxoglutarate into glutamate and
oxaloacetate.
Malate dehydrogenase in the presence of NADH then converts oxaloacetate
into malate
Wavelength
340 nm
End products
Malate and NAD+
COnversion factor
3,376
Reference values
8-33 U/L