AST test in Dubai Festival City, read by a doctor.
Most Dubai Festival City residents who book a AST with us have either a family history, a vague symptom they can't shake, or a "borderline" result from somewhere else. Same as ALT.
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 Dubai Festival City patients
How do I book a AST test in Dubai Festival City?
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WhatsApp us or call +971 4 566 1486. We confirm a nurse slot for Dubai Festival City — most patients are seen within 60–90 minutes — and the GP call is included.
How much does AST cost in Dubai Festival City?
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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 Dubai Festival City.
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.