AST AST
| Method(s) | Spectrophotometry |
|---|---|
| Synonym | SGOT |
| Specimen Required | |
| Collect | One 5 mLl gold (SST) top tube. Also acceptable: Lithium heparin plasma. |
| Transport | 1 mL serum at 2-8°C. |
| Stability | Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: 1 month; Ambient: 3 days |
| Unacceptable Conditions | Hemolyzed specimens |
| Schedule | Daily-24 hours per day |
| Billing Code | 1010008 |
| CPTCode | 84450 |
| Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s) | |
| Reference Interval | |
|
13 - 40 U/L |
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