Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST/SGOT)
Order Name
AST
Revision Date 11/11/2019
Revision Date 11/11/2019
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST/SGOT)
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| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1.0 mL (0.5 mL) | Plasma | Lithium Heparin | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 1 | 1.0 mL (0.5 mL) | Serum | Serum Gel Tube | Refrigerated |
| Instructions |
Label specimen with Mobilab label or with patient name (first and last), date of birth, date and time of collection, collector initials, and test(s) being ordered.
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| Reference Range | An interpretive report will be provided. | |||
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Testing Schedule | Daily |
| Expected TAT | 3 Hours |
| Stat TAT | 45 Minutes |
| Notes | Specimen Stability: Ambient - 24 Hours Refrigerated - 7 Days Frozen - 1 Year |
| CPT Code(s) | 84450 |
| Lab Section | NRLS-Core Chemistry |