Guide. An aspartate aminotransferase (AST) test measures the amount of this enzyme in the blood. AST is normally found in red blood cells, liver, heart, muscle tissue, pancreas, and kidneys. AST formerly was called serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase (SGOT). Low levels of AST are normally found in the blood.
Cite a Quote in APA Style. 1  1. Use in-text citations for quotes. 2  2. Cite a publication with one author. 3  3. Cite a book with multiple authors.  4. Cite a publication with no known 1  author. 5. Cite a web page.  6. Cite personal communications or 1  interviews. 7. Create a reference  list.
Include an in-text citation when you refer to, summarize, paraphrase, or quote from another source. For every in-text citation in your paper, there must be a corresponding entry in your reference list. APA in-text citation style uses the author's last name and the year of publication, for example: (Field, 2005). For direct quotations, include the page number as well, for example: (Field, 2005, p. 14). For sources such as websites and e-books that have no page numbers, use a paragraph number.