Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST)

Method Name

Colormetric

Aliases

Aspartate Aminotransferase; AST; SGOT, AST(SGOT)

Specimen Required

One Lithium Heparin separator or one SST/gel tube

Specimen Minimum Volume

1.0 mL of blood

Specimen Stability Information

Centrifuged specimen stable for 72 hours refrigerated.

Performing Laboratory

As ordered. Turn around time is 4 hours.

Reference Values

Male: