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Test Name: | AST |
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Test Code: | 2110 |
Other Names: | Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST), Serum Glutamic Oxaloacetic Transaminase (SGOT) |
Test Includes: | AST |
Specimen Requirements: | Serum(preferred) or Plasma (lithium heparin) |
Container: | N/A |
Collection Instructions: | Separate serum or plasma from cells within 45 minutes of collection. If green-top tube is used, transfer separated plasma to a plastic transfer tube. |
Stability: | Separated Samples are stable at Room temperature 1 day, Refrigerated 3 days frozen 30 days |
Rejection Criteria / Special Instructions: | Use of anticoagulants containing citrate,fluoride, EDTA and Sodium Heparin. Moderate to Gross hemolysis; excessive lipemia; improper labeling |
Methodology: | Bichromatic Rate |