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Aspartate Aminotransferase
Test CodeAST
Alias/See Also
SGOT
CPT Codes
84450
Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL plasma collected in a PST (LiHeparin tube)
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Plasma- EDTA (Lavender)
Serum- SST, Red Top or Tiger Top
Serum- SST, Red Top or Tiger Top
Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: 4 days at 20-25°C
Refrigerated: 7 days at 4-8°C
Frozen: 3 months at -20°C
Refrigerated: 7 days at 4-8°C
Frozen: 3 months at -20°C
Last Updated: October 24, 2024
