Asparate Amino Transferase, Plasma
Tests:Asparate Amino Transferase, Plasma
Overview | |||||
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| Department | Biochemistry | ||||
| Test Code | PAST | ||||
| Synonyms | AST
SGOT | ||||
| Turnaround Time | 1 - 2 hours | ||||
| Stability – Add test | 24 hours | ||||
Specimen Requirements | |||||
| Specimen Type | Plasma
Serum | ||||
| Acceptable | 6 mL Plain Red-Top | ||||
| Preferred | 6 mL Li-Hep Green-Top | ||||
| Specimen Transportation | |||||
| Pediatric Requirements | 600 µL Microtainer tube | ||||
Aliquot Requirements | |||||
| Sample Type | Plasma
Serum | ||||
| 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 | ||||
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