Asparate Amino Transferase, Plasma
Tests:Asparate Amino Transferase, Plasma
Overview | |||||||||
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| 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:
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 | ||||||||
Comments | |||||||||
| Owner | Clair Crossley (Crossley1) |
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| Last reviewed | 14.09.2026 |
| Next review | 14.09.2027 (OK) |