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Test Name: AST
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