AST (SGOT)
Abbreviation
AST
Transport Temp
2-8 C (ice packs)
Stability
Separated specimen stable for 7 days at 2-8C, 12 weeks at -20C
Minimum Vol
0.5 mL
Alternative Specimens
Plasma (lithium heparin, sodium heparin) DO NOT USE AMMONIUM HEPARIN
Reference Ranges
5-34 U/L
Collection Instructions
Routine venipuncture
Transport Container
Draw tube or plastic pour off tube
Methodology
NADH (without P-5′-P)
Clinical Significance
Greatest concentrations of AST are in heart, liver, muscle,and kidney tissue. Damage to these can greatly increase levels
Alternative Names
AST-Aspartate Aminotranferase SGOT-serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase
Anything else included in test?
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Serum