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ASPARTATE AMINOTRANSFERASE

Test Code
NMCP AST


Alias/See Also
ast, sgot, got, 6613


Preferred Specimen
Serum or Plasma


Minimum Volume
2ml


Transport Container
Red-top tube, SST, or green PST (Li Heparin)


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolyzed Specimen




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.