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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