Test Code 0209965 Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST), Serum or Plasma
Methodology
Enaymatic (NADH (without P-5'-P))
Performing Laboratory
Alomere Health Hospital Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Gold (gel separator) or Red (plain)
Acceptable: Plasma, Green top (sodium or lithium heparin)
Specimen Volume: 2.0 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.2 mL
Reject Due To:
Any Hemolysis
Lipemia: 4+
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Reference Values
5-34 U/L
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
84450