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Test Code LAB131 AST (SGOT)

Important Note

While a microtainer is an optional tube type in rare circumstances, it is not recommended.

Additional Codes

Epic Code Atlas Code Mayo Access ID Order LOINC Legacy Code
LAB131 AST FAH263 1920-8 AST

Result Component(s)

Reporting Name Epic Code Atlas Code Mayo Access ID LOINC Code
AST (SGOT) 12301001855 AST FAH263 1920-8

 

Specimen Information

Container Specimen Temperature Collect Vol Submit Vol Min Vol Stability
SST Serum Refrigerate 4 mL 0.6 mL 0.3 mL 7 days
Lithium Heparin (green top) Plasma Refrigerate 4 mL 0.6 mL 0.3 mL 7 days
*Green Microtainer   Refrigerate 0.6 mL     7 days

*While a microtainer is an optional tube type in rare circumstances, it is not recommended.

Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority

Daily / 24 Hours / Available STAT

Method

Rate Reflectance Spectrophotometry

CPT(s)

Description CPT Code
AST (SGOT)                                                           84450

 

Instrumentation

Ortho Vitros 5600

Reference Range

Age Sex Low High Units
0 - 15 days All 29 213 U/L
15 days - 1 year All 29 97 U/L
1 year - 7 years All 33 66 U/L
7 years - 12 years All 28 50 U/L
12 years - 18 years Male 24 49 U/L
12 years - 18 years Female 23 41 U/L
≥18 years All 15 46 U/L

 

Section

Chemistry-1

Performing Location

University of Vermont Medical Center

Is the UVMMC lab NY State Certified to perform this testing?  Yes/No

Yes