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HelpTest Code AST ASPARTATE AMINOTRANSFERASE (AST/SGOT)
Aliasis
AST
SGOT
Patient Preparation
No special patient preparation required
Collection Method
Venous collection
Minimum Volume
Adults: 1.0 mL
Pediatric: 0.5 mL
Container
Lt Green / Plasma Separator / Lithium Heparin
Preferred Specimen
Light Green Top (lithium heparin) plasma
Acceptable Specimen(s)
Serum:
-Red Top
-Gold Top SST
Plasma:
-Light Green (lithium heparin)
Reference or Target Ranges
< 34 U/L for adults less than 60 years of age.
Reportable Units
U/L
Critical Value
Not defined for this assay
Reasons for Rejection
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Hemolysis Threshold: |
N/A |
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Icterus Threshold: |
30 mg/dL |
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Lipemia Threshold: |
400 mg/dL |
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Other: |
QNS, contaminated, improperly labeled, improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
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Ambient |
3 Days |
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Refrigerated (4oC to 8oC) |
7 Days |
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Frozen |
30 Days |
Performance Information
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Days and Time Performed |
24/7 |
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Expected Turn Around Time |
STAT: 1 hour, Routine: 4 hours |
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Stat Availability |
Yes |
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Performing Bench |
CRMC Chemistry |
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Methodology/Method Description |
Atellica |
Methodology/Method Description
Atellica CH Analyzer
CPT Codes
84450