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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 | |