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Alanine Aminotransferase to Aspartate Aminotransferase Ratio Measurement
Definition 1
The determination of the ratio of alanine aminotransferase (ALT) compared to aspartate aminotransferase (AST) present in a sample. The measurement may be expressed as a ratio or percentage. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 2
A relative measurement (ratio or percentage) of the alanine aminotransferase (ALT) to aspartate aminotransferase (AST) present in a sample. (NCI Thesaurus/CDISC)
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