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Aspartate Aminotransferase, Serum or Plasma : 0020007

Mnemonic: AST

Methodology:	Quantitative Enzymatic
Performed:	Sun-Sat
Reported:	Within 24 hours
Specimen Required:	Collect: Plasma separator tube or serum separator tube. Specimen Preparation: Allow serum tube to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum or plasma from cells within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.2 mL) Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated. Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens containing sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate, EDTA, or citrate. Hemolyzed specimens. Specimens containing cellular material. Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 month

Reference Interval:
By report (reports may vary based on instrumentation).

CPT Code(s):

84450

Cross References:

AST (Aspartate Aminotransferase, Serum or Plasma), SGOT (Aspartate Aminotransferase, Serum or Plasma)

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