We didn’t invent the lab test,
We simply perfected it.
Back AST (ASPARTATE AMINOTRANSFERASE) | |
|---|---|
| Test Code: 117 | Specimen Collection: Serum |
| Component: AST | Method: S |
| Collection Notes: Avoid hemolyzed specimens. | |
| Clinical Utility: AST results are useful for the diagnosis and treatment of certain diseases of the liver and heart. | |
| CPT Code: 84450 | Testing Location: AML |
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPETemperature:Serum (1 mL) Ambient 3 Days Refrigerated 7 Days Frozen 30 Days Lithium heparin (1 mL) Ambient 3 Days Refrigerated 7 Days Frozen 30 Days | |