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Boca Biolistics Reference Laboratory > Test Menu > A > AST (SGOT)

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

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