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Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST/SGOT), Plasma
MessageDay(s) Test Set Up: Monday through Sunday
Test Code
AST
CPT Codes
84450
Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL plasma
Instructions
Draw blood in a PST tube. Spin down and send 1.0 mL of plasma. Avoid hemolysis
Transport Container
PST
Methodology
Multiple Point Rate
Reference Range
Males:
0-3 years: 20-60 U/L
4-9 years: 15-50 U/L
>10 years: 14-50 U/L
Females:
0-3 years: 20-60 U/L
4-9 years: 15-50 U/L
>10 years: 8-39 U/L
0-3 years: 20-60 U/L
4-9 years: 15-50 U/L
>10 years: 14-50 U/L
Females:
0-3 years: 20-60 U/L
4-9 years: 15-50 U/L
>10 years: 8-39 U/L
Clinical Significance
AST is present in high activity in liver, heart and skeletal muscle. It is often increased following myocardial infarction, pulmonary embolism, skeletal muscle trauma, alcoholic cirrhosis and some types of hepatitis.
Last Updated: September 3, 2010
