AST (SGOT)

Test Code
AST


Preferred Specimen
1 mL Serum or Plasma (lithium heparin)


Instructions
"Hemolyzed samples should not be used. Samples shoule be separated from cells ASAP with a max of 2 hours from collection time.
Testing Frequency: Performed as ordered"


Transport Container
PST, Plasma Separator


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Stability: 7 days Refrigerated


Methodology
Enzymatic

Reference Range
"M Up to 7 Days 26 - 98 U/L
M Up to 30 Days 16 - 67 U/L
M Up to 3 Months 16 - 60 U/L
M Up to 6 Months 16 - 62 U/L
M Up to 12 Months 16 - 52 U/L
M Up to 3 Years 16 - 57 U/L
M Up to 6 Years 10 - 47 U/L
M Up to 15 Years 10 - 36 U/L
M Up to 19 Years 10 - 41 U/L
M Up to 999 Years 8 - 30 U/L
F Up to 7 Days 20 - 93 U/L
F Up to 30 Days 20 - 69 U/L
F Up to 3 Months 16 - 61 U/L
F Up to 12 Months 16 - 60 U/L
F Up to 3 Years 16 - 57 U/L
F Up to 6 Years 10 - 47 U/L
F Up to 9 Years 5 - 36 U/L
F Up to 15 Years 5 - 26 U/L
F Up to 19 Years 0 - 26 U/L
F Up to 999 Years 8 - 30 U/L"




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.