Aspartate Aminotransferase

Tube type

Full SST tube

Test Includes

Aspartate Aminotransferase

Order code

Available stat?

Yes

Alias

AST

Preferred sample

Serum

Minimum volume

2.0 mL

Special handling/ Processing

Centrifuge within >30 minutes and <120 minutes of collection

Sample stability

7 day @ 4C

Transportation

Regular courier service, room temp

Test frequency

Daily

Causes for rejection

Improper tube; QNS; exceeded stability; gross hemolysis

Reference range

15-43 U/L

Possible critical values

None

CPT Code

84450

Methodology

Colorimetric

LOINC Code

1920-8

Additional Information

Include in CMP, BMP, Hepatic.

Inside Information

Other Acceptable Sample Types: Heparinized (Green Top) Tube With Or Without Gel - Plain Red Top Tube

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