AST test in DIFC, read by a doctor.
AST is one of the most ordered tests by our British-trained GPs for DIFC patients — and for good reason. An AST:ALT ratio >2 suggests alcohol-related liver injury; >1 in advanced fibrosis.
Why DIFC patients use us
DIFC is home to some of Dubai's busiest professionals — and busy professionals rarely have time to sit in a clinic waiting room. That's exactly why Aafiyah exists for this area. We offer on-site corporate health screenings for DIFC companies, discreet home or office doctor visits between meetings, and our Executive Health Check — a 40+ marker blood panel with ECG and a proper doctor consultation, all without taking a full day out of your schedule. If your company is based in DIFC and you're thinking about employee healthcare, our corporate packages are built specifically for teams like yours.
What AST actually tells us
An enzyme found in liver and muscle — used alongside ALT to assess liver health.
Always interpreted with ALT and the AST:ALT ratio.
High AST
Liver injury, alcohol, muscle injury, intense exercise.
Symptoms we ask about
- • See ALT
Risk factors
- • See ALT
Conditions linked
- • See ALT
Lifestyle that moves the needle
- • See ALT
Further tests we may run
- • See ALT
Treatments where indicated
- • Treat cause
Retest: 3 months after intervention.
Questions from DIFC patients
How do I book a AST test in DIFC?
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WhatsApp us or call +971 4 566 1486. We confirm a nurse slot for DIFC — most patients are seen within 60–90 minutes — and the GP call is included.
How much does AST cost in DIFC?
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Standalone AST is typically AED 150–350 depending on the panel. We bundle it free into our Comprehensive Health Checks (AED 1,500 men / 1,800 women) and our Unlimited Bloods membership.
What does an abnormal AST mean for me?
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That's exactly the conversation you'll have with the GP. Always interpreted with ALT and the AST:ALT ratio.
Is the GP a real doctor?
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Yes — GMC-registered, British-trained. The same doctor who reads your AST is the one who phones you in DIFC.
Will my employer or insurer see the result?
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We don't share with employers or insurers. As a DHA-licensed clinic we upload to NABIDH; other DHA-connected providers can technically access your record.
Healthcare should feel simple.
Send an enquiry and our team will come back to you — no waiting rooms, no run-around.