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HelpTest Code 4010191 Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST, SGOT)
Specimen Requirements
1.0 mL serum or plasma
Container
PST (light green top) tube or SST (tiger, gold, or red top) tube
Minimum Volume
100 µL serum/plasma
Stability
Separated samples stable 3 days at room temperature, 7 days at
2-8°C
May be frozen at -20°C for up to 1 month
Analytical Time
Same day
Available stat
Sample Retention Time
7 days
Method
Photometry
CPT Code
84450
Performing Laboratory
Springfield Hospital Laboratory
Reject Due To
Improperly labeled sample