Test Code AST Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST)

Infectious

Additional Codes

MEDITECH MNEMONIC:

AST

Preferred Specimen:

1mL Lithium Heparin Plasma

Acceptable Specimen:

1mL Serum (gel or non-gel specimens)

Minimum Volume:

0.5mL Serum or Lithium Heparin (does not include repeat or reflexed testing)

Setup Schedule:

SUN-SAT

Transport Container:

Transport Tube

Preferred Transport Temperature:

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability:

Ambient: 24 Hours

Refrigerated: >4 weeks

Frozen: Undefined

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