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Aspartate Transaminase (AST SGOT), Serum

Test ID: AST
Orderable by Ontario ND

Test

Method

Spectrophotometric (Kinetic rate method)

Report Includes

Aspartate Aminotransferase

Specimens

Serum

Test Location

St. Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond Street, Toronto ON M5B 1W8

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 Location

St. Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond Street, Toronto ON M5B 1W8

Test Version

3-Sep-2024

Interface / Setup

HL7 Interface Codes

Order Code Result Codes Units
AST 1584AST U/L

Test Version

3-Sep-2024