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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