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Aspartate Transaminase (AST SGOT), Serum

Test ID: AST
Orderable by Ontario ND
Test
Specimen
Performance / Interpretation
Interface / Setup

Test

Method

Spectrophotometric (Kinetic rate method)

Report Includes

Aspartate Aminotransferase

Specimens

Serum

Test Version

3-Sep-2024

Specimen

Specimens

Serum

Collection Containers

Gold top (clot activator & gel)

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 1 day
Refrigerated 7 days
Frozen 7 days

Rejection Criteria

Hemolysis Present

Test Version

3-Sep-2024

Performance / Interpretation

Method

Spectrophotometric (Kinetic rate method)

Turnaround Time

2 days

Results

Name Units Reference Range Conversion Factor
AST (SGOT) U/L
  • 0 - 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

Test Version

3-Sep-2024

Interface / Setup

HL7 Interface Codes

Order Code Result Codes Units
AST 1584AST U/L

Test Version

3-Sep-2024