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HelpTest ID BLOD0572 AST
AKA
SGOT, Aspartate Aminotransferase
Specimen Type/Requirements
Green-Top (Lithium Heparin) Tube – preferred
Green-Top (Sodium Heparin) Tube
Gold-Top (SST Serum) Tube
**Hemolyzed samples will be rejected
**Separate from cells within 1 hour of collection
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 1.0 mL plasma or serum |
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 mL plasma or serum |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 4 days | |
| Refrigerated | 7 days | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen at -20° C | 12 weeks (poured in aliquot tube) |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday-Sunday
Methodology
NADH (without P-5’-P)
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories-Bemidji
CPT
84450