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Test Code SGOT Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST/SGOT), Plasma or Serum

Additional Codes

LAB131

Methodology

Used for monitoring liver function. Results are elevated in myocardial infarctions and progressive muscular dystrophies.

Performing Laboratory

St. Mary's Regional Medical Center-Chemistry

 

CPT: 84450

Specimen Requirements

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Plasma

Container/Tube: Light green-top (lithium heparin) tube

Specimen: 1 mL of lithium heparin plasma

Transport Temperature: Ambient

Collection Instructions:
Note: 1. Indicate plasma.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).

 

Serum

Container/Tube: Plain, red-top tube or serum gel tube

Specimen: 1 mL of serum

Transport Temperature: Ambient

Collection Instructions:
Note: 1. Indicate serum.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).

Reference Values

Males

1-7 days: 26-98 IU/L

8-30 days: 16-67 IU/L

1-3 months: 16-60 IU/L

4-6 months: 16-62 IU/L

7-12 months: 16-52 IU/L

1-5 years: 16-57 IU/L

5-6 years: 10-47 IU/L

7-12 years: 10-36 IU/L

12-13 years: 10-36 IU/L

16-19 years: 10-41 IU/L

>20 years: 10-37 IU/L

Females

1-7 days: 20-93 IU/L

8-30 days: 20-69 IU/L

1-3 months: 16-61 IU/L
4-12 months: 16-60 IU/L
1-5 years: 16-57 IU/L

5-6 years: 10-47 IU/L

7-12 years: 5-36 IU/L

12-13 years: 5-26 IU/L

16-19 years: 0-26 IU/L

>20 years: 10-37 IU/L

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Available STAT