AST (SGOT)

Test Code
LAB131 1230100036


Alias/See Also
ASPARTATE AMINOTRANFERASE
AST
SGOT


CPT Codes
84450

Includes
ASPARTATE AMINOTRANSFERASE (SGOT) (U/L) IN SER/PLAS


Preferred Specimen
Serum


Instructions
Collect a Green Top (lithium heparin) or serum separator (SST). Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature.


Transport Container
SST


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Hemolysis unacceptable


Reference Range
Parameter Summary Result Checking Type Low (N) High (N) Numeric Range (N)
Female  Reference Range 14 36 14-36
Male  Reference Range 17 59 17-59

Unspecified:
Female: 14-36, Male: 17-59 (As different demographic populations can be very physiologically diverse (e.g. gender non-binary individuals), reference intervals provided on this report may not apply to all patients)


Performing Laboratory
MWH LAB SH LAB LH FSED MAIN LAB HC FSED Main Lab



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