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 |