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Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST/SGOT)

Test Code
AST


CPT Codes
84450

Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL serum


Transport Container
Serum seperator tube/Gold top tube


Transport Temperature
Room temperature.


Methodology
Enzymatic Rate Method

Reference Range
Male< or = 40 U/L
Female< or = 32 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.




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.