Test Code LAB0209965 Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST/SGOT), Plasma or Serum
Methodology
NADH (Without P-5'-P)
Performing Laboratory
CentraCare Laboratory Services
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Green top (Lithium heparin/PST)
Acceptable: Serum(Red top, Gold/SST), Na Heparin plasma (label specimen appropriately)
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Minimum Volume: 0.25 ml
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Reference Values
1-8 days: 30-100 U/L
8-30 days: 20-70 U/L
1-4 months: 22-63 U/L
4-7 months: 13-65 U/L
7 months-12 months: 25-55 U/L
1-4 years: 20-60 U/L
4-7 years: 15-50 U/L
7-10 years: 15-40 U/L
10-12 years: 10-60 U/L
12-16 years: 15-40 U/L
>16 years: 5-41 U/L
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
84450