AST (Asparate Aminotransferase)
Methodology
Ortho Vitros 7600, Multi-point Rate.
Performing Laboratory
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum/plasma
Container/Tube:
Serum: Yellow top or red top
Plasma: Light-green top
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient/Refrigerated
Reference Values
Female: 14-36 U/L
Male: 17-59 U/L
Day(s) Test Set Up
All
Test Classification and CPT Coding
84450