Test Code ASPARTATE AMINOTRANSFERASE ASPARTATE AMINOTRANSFERASE
Department
Chemistry
Specimen Type
Plasma or Serum
Method
Enzyme Reaction Rate
Container
Lithium heparin (green-top) or No additive with gel (gold top )
Standard Volume
4.5ml
Minimum Volume
1ml
Pediatric Volume
0.8ml
Ship Temperature
Room Temperature
Stability Refrigerated
4 weeks
Stability Room Temp
24 hours
Stability Frozen
>1 year
CPT Code
84450
Days Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Group Components
AST