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Test Code AST AST, Serum/Plasma

Specimen Volume

1.0 mL

Preferred Specimen

Gold (SST) (Serum)

Alternate Specimen

Green Gel (GGT)

Specimen Handling Instructions

Plasma (GGT) is also an acceptable specimen

Transport

Routine courier pick-up

Cutoff Time

None

Department

Chemistry

Methodology

Enzymatic

Stat Turn-around Time

1 Hour

Routine Turn-around Time

1 Day

Reference Ranges

7-37 U/L. See report for pediatric ranges