Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) (GOT), Serum

Test Code
450


CPT Codes
84450

Preferred Specimen

Preferred: Gold top serum


Acceptable: Red top serum, Plasma (Li Hep)

Specimen Volume: 1 mL


Shipping: Refrigerated




Specimen Stability
Specimen Type Temperature Time
Serum Refrigerated (preferred) 7 days
  Ambient 3 days
  Frozen  30 days

 



Reference Range

None



Performed By
EmpowerMe Diagnostics



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.