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Test Code LAB0209965 Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST/SGOT), Plasma or Serum

Methodology

NADH (With 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

0 - 1 year: not established

1 - 14 years: 8-50 U/L

14 - 18 years: 8-43 U/L

>18 years: 5-34 U/L

 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

84450