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.
APA style uses the author-date system for citing references in the text of your paper. Each reference. cited in the text will appear alphabetically in your reference list. A helpful chart of basic citation. styles appears on page 177 in the APA Publication Manual. Direct quotations (APA Manual, p.170-171) In addition to the author and the date, direct quotations must also include the page.