Test Directory

AST

Loinc

Expected Turnaround

24 hours

Information

Elevated serum levels are found in diseases involving these tissues. Hepatobiliary diseases, such as cirrhosis, metastatic carcinoma, and viral hepatitis also increase serum AST levels. Following myocardial infarction, serum AST is elevated and reaches a peak 2 days after onset.

Collection Information

Methodology

IFCC, Enzymatic without P5P

Limitations

Rejection Criteria

Gross Hemolysis

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 4 days Refrigerated: 7 days Frozen: 3 months

Alias

AST; Aspartate aminotransferase (AST); SGOT; GOT; Transaminase, SGOT

Container Type

Serum, gel separator, SST

Minimum Volume

1 ML

Age Range

0 - 999

Sex

Units of Measure

U/L

Reference Range

- 32 U/L

Panic Range