Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST)
Additional Tests Offered (Per Consultation)
TURN AROUND TIME
2-3 Calendar Days
TEST INFO
SAMPLE INFO
Test Name
Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST)
Alternate Name(s)
- AST
CyberLAB Test Info
Test Name | Test # |
|---|---|
AST | 186 |
Method Description
- Spectrophotometry(SP)
FDA Cleared / Approved
No
CPT Code(s)
- 84450
STAT Allowed
No
Draw Status
Living |
Sample Volume
Minimum Sample Volume
- 0.5 mL
- 1 mL
Sample Type
Acceptable
- Plasma, Lithium Heparin - Green Top Tube
- Plasma, Sodium Heparin - Green Top Tube
- Serum - Red Top Tube
- Serum - Red/Gray (Tiger) Top Tube
- Serum - Serum Separator Tube
Sample Stability
- Ambient - 4 days
- Frozen - 5 days
- Refrigerated 2-8°C - 7 days
Transport
Refrigerated
Notes
Centrifuge serum specimens within 1 hour of collection.
