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