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AST
Test CodeAST
Alias/See Also
Aspartate Aminotransferase;SGOT
CPT Codes
84450
Preferred Specimen
1 Gold tube (gel separator)
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
or 1 Green tube (Lithium Heparin)
Instructions
Centrifuge for complete separation of plasma/serum and red cells. See Specimen Container for appropriate sample type. Separate and refrigerate until tested.
Specimen Stability
2-8°C up to 28 days; 15-30°C up to 1 day; Frozen up to 1 year
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolysis interferes
Methodology
UV without P5P @ 37°C
Setup Schedule
M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun
Reference Range
13 - 39 U/L
Clinical Significance
AST is commonly found throughout the tissues with significant amounts in the heart and liver. Tissue injury results in the release of the AST enzyme. An increase in serum AST is also found with hepatitis, liver necrosis, cirrhosis, and liver metastasis.
Performed By
Alverno Laboratories
Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NCHB1 (Chemistry, Beckman AU)
Last Updated: May 31, 2023