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Test ID:
AST
Aspartate Transaminase (AST SGOT), Serum
Orderable by Ontario ND
Test Overview
Method
Spectrophotometry - kinetic
Result Included
Aspartate Aminotransferase
Specimen
Specimen Type
SerumContainers
Collection Containers
Gold top (clot activator & gel)
Volume
Sample Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Collection & Handling
Handling Information
Separate serum within 2 hours of collection. Store and send cold or frozen.
Stability
| Ambient | Refrigerated | Frozen |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day | 7 days | 7 days |
Rejection Criteria
| Criteria | Specification |
|---|---|
| Hemolysis | Present |
Performance & Interpretation
Turnaround Time
2 days
Results
Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
-
AST (SGOT)U/L0 - 14 days: 35 - 159
15 days - < 1 yr: 23 - 68
1 - < 7 yrs: 24 - 46
7 - < 12 yrs: 21 - 39
12 - < 19 yrs: 17 - 38
19+ 13 - 39
Referral Location
Canada
Interface & Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Name | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| AST | AST | 1584 | U/L |
Test Version
Last Updated
2024-09-03