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Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST/SGOT), Plasma or Serum
Test CodeGOT
CPT Codes
84450
Preferred Specimen
Submit only 1 of the following specimens: Plasma
Draw blood in a green-top (lithium heparin) tube. Spin specimen down and send 1 mL of plasma.
Note: 1. Indicate plasma.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Serum
Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube. Spin specimen down and send 1 mL of serum.
Note: 1. Indicate serum.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Draw blood in a green-top (lithium heparin) tube. Spin specimen down and send 1 mL of plasma.
Note: 1. Indicate plasma.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Serum
Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube. Spin specimen down and send 1 mL of serum.
Note: 1. Indicate serum.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Methodology
Enzymatic
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday
Reference Range
Males
0-7 days: 30-100 U/L
8-1 month: 20-70 U/L
1-3 months: 22-63 U/L
4-6 months: 13-65 U/L
7-12 months: 25-55 U/L
1-3 years: 20-60 U/L
4-7 years: 15-50 U/L
7-9 years: 15-40 U/L
10-11 years: 10-60 U/L
12-15 years: 15-40 U/L
16-19 years: 15-45 U/L
>19 years: 15-46 U/L
0-7 days: 30-100 U/L
8-1 month: 20-70 U/L
1-3 months: 22-63 U/L
4-6 months: 13-65 U/L
7-12 months: 25-55 U/L
1-3 years: 20-60 U/L
4-7 years: 15-50 U/L
7-9 years: 15-40 U/L
10-11 years: 10-60 U/L
12-15 years: 15-40 U/L
16-19 years: 15-45 U/L
>19 years: 15-46 U/L
Females
0-7 days: 24-95 U/L
8 days – 1 month: 24-72 U/L
1-3 months: 20-64 U/L
4-6 months: 20-63 U/L
7-12 months: 22-63 U/L
1-3 years: 20-60 U/L
4-6 years: 15-50 U/L
7-9 years: 15-40 U/L
10-11 years: 10-40 U/L
12-16 years: 10-30 U/L
16-19 years: 5-30 U/L
>19 years: 15-46 U/L
Performed By
North Mississippi Medical Center Pathology Department
Performing Laboratory
NMMC Pathology Department