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HelpTest Code LAB0209965 Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST)
Additional Codes
| EPIC Test Code | |
|---|---|
| LAB0209965 | ASPARTATE TRANSAMINASE (AST) |
Reporting Title
Aspartate Aminotransferase
Methodology
Ezymatic (NADH [with P-5'-P])
Performing Laboratory
Rice Memorial Hospital
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Plasma or serum
Container/Tube:
Plasma: Heparin, plain or gel separator
Serum: Clot, plain, activator or gel separator
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.1 mL
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (preferred) up to 7 days/Frozen up to 3 months/Ambient up to 4 days
Reference Values
| 0 up to 1 year | Not Established |
| 1 year up to 44 years | 8-50 U/L |
| 14 years up to 18 years | 8-43 U/L |
| 18 years and older | <35 U/L |
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
CPT Coding
84450