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Notification Type
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 | |