AST liver test cost in Ketchikan, AK
In Ketchikan, AK, 1 hospital lists a cash price for AST (aspartate aminotransferase) enzyme test: from $46.80 to $46.80, with a median of $46.80. Across Alaska, the median is $15.81 at 8 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 84450, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between — and —.
Lowest$46.80Ketchikan Medial Center
Median$46.80half pay less
Highest$46.80in this market
Difference1.0×highest vs lowest
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketchikan Medial Center Ketchikan, AK LIVER ENZYME (SGOT); LEVEL | $46.80 | $72.00 | — | 35% | — source file |
Outpatient: lowest $46.80, median $46.80, highest $46.80.
What it is
AST is an enzyme found in the liver, muscles and heart. It is measured together with ALT to look for liver injury, and the ratio between them gives clues to the cause.
What the price covers
The price usually covers running the test. The blood draw (36415) is often billed as a separate line.