CPT Code(s):

84450

Other Names:

Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST), Serum Glutamic Oxaloacetic Transaminase (SGOT)

Test Includes:

AST

Specimen Requirements:

Serum(preferred)

Container

SST, Gold

Collection Instructions:

Separate samples as soon as possible

Stability:

Separated Samples are stable at Room temperature 1 day, Refrigerated 1 week

Rejection Criteria / Special Instructions:

Moderate to Gross hemolysis; excessive lipemia; improper labeling

Methodology:

Beckman AU 480