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AST (SGOT)
Test Name: | Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST / SGOT) | |
Epic Order Code: | LAB131 | |
CPT Code: | 84450 | |
Specimen(s) Type: | Serum or Plasma | |
Acceptable Container(s): | Tops are light green and gold | |
Testing Schedule: | 24 hrs/day, 7 days/week | |
Turn Around Time: | STAT: 1 hour | |
Routine: 2 hours | ||
Collection Information: | No special patient preparation is required. Obtain specimen by standard collection procedures. | |
Transport Information: | Deliver to lab immediately. All specimens must be signed into the laboratory. | |
Reference Clients: | If unable to deliver to the lab within 1 hour, centrifuge the specimen and remove plasma/serum from the red cells. Store and transport at 2-8° C. Specimen must be received in the lab within 24 hours. | |
Causes for Rejection: | Improperly labeled, incorrect container, contaminated, insufficient quantity, incorrect/delay in transport. | |
Reference Range: | Male: | 0 - 40 U/L |
Female: | 0 - 32 U/L | |
Additional Information: | Test included in CMP and Hepatic Panel |