Tests:Asparate Amino Transferase, Plasma

Overview
Department	Biochemistry
Test Code	PAST
Synonyms	AST SGOT
Availability	Monday - Sunday, testing routinely available out of hours
Turnaround Time	1 - 2 hours
Stability – Add test	24 hours
Specimen Requirements
Specimen	Plasma Serum
Preferred	6 mL Li-Hep Green-Top
Acceptable	6 mL Plain Red-Top
Unacceptable	Haemolysed samples
Specimen Transportation
Paediatric Requirements	600 µL Microtainer tube
Aliquot Requirements
Sample	Plasma Serum
Preferred Volume
Minimum Volume	100 µL
Aliquot Transportation
Clinical Information
Reference Intervals	Reference range: 0 - 1 year: 27 - 80 IU/L >1 year: 10 - 50 IU/L Haemolysis can cause artefactual elevations.
Test Method	Abbott Alinity C Analyser, Abbott Reagents.  Based on IFCC recommendation.
Advanced Notice	Not Required
Patient Preparation	Not Required
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