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HelpTest Code N.AST ASPARTATE AMINOTRANSFERASE (AST)/(GOT)
Methodology
Automated Chemistry Analyzer (ALINITY)
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum or Plasma
Container/Tube: SST or Lithium Heparin
Specimen Volume: 1 mL (minimum 0.5)
Collection Instructions:
- Allow specimen to clot completely if a serum tube (SST) was used.
- Separate serum (SST) or plasma (Lithium Heparin) from cells within 24 hours and transport refrigerated. If red top tube is collected, separate serum from cells within 2 hours and place in separate plastic tube.
- Properly label tube with patient's name, DOB, requisition number and type of tube, i.e. LiHep or NaHep etc.
Specimen Transport/Stability
Refrigerated: 7 days
Specimen Rejection
1. Grossly hemolyzed
2. Exceeds stability requirements
3. Unlabeled/mislabeled specimen
Maximum Laboratory Time
24 to 48 hours
Reference Ranges
| AST ( SGOT) | IU/L |
| Newborn | 35 - 140 |
| 5 days | 20 - 60 |
| 4 yrs | 15 - 50 |
| 7 yrs | 15 - 40 |
| 10 yrs F | 10 - 40 |
| M | 10 - 60 |
| 15 yrs | 5 - 34 |
Day(s) Test Set Up
Daily
Test Classification and CPT Coding
84450