Test Code LAB131 AST (SGOT)

Additional Codes

CPT Code: 84450

This test is also included in Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (LAB17) and Liver Panel (Hepatic Function) (LAB20).

TidalHealth Peninsula Regional - Core Laboratory: Chemistry

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

Plasma

Draw blood in a green-top (lithium heparin) tube. Spin down and send 2 mL of lithium heparin plasma. Hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.

Note: 1. Indicate plasma.

2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).

Serum

Draw blood in a gold-top serum gel tube. Spin down and send 2 mL of serum. Hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.

Note: 1. Indicate serum.

2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).

0-6 days: 23-95 U/L

7 days-6 years: 16-60 U/L

≥7 years: 15-41 U/L

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