| Ordering Code | 220 |
|---|---|
| Test Name | SGOT (AST) |
| Alias | Aspartate Aminotransferase OT Serum Glutamic-Oxaloacetic Transaminase SGOT Transaminase AST |
| Preferred Specimen | Serum |
| Preferred Container | SST (Gold) |
| Other Specimen/Container | Serum in Plain (Red), Plasma in Lithium Heparin (Green-PST), Plasma in Lithium Heparin (Dark Green-PP No Gel) |
| Optimum Volume | 0.5 mL 1 mL |
| Handling Instructions | All specimen types must be centrifuged within 2 hours of collection. If no gel separation present in tube and testing is delayed, plasma/serum is aliquoted from cells within 2 hours of collection. |
| Transport Requirements | Oahu: Refrigerated Airline: Refrigerated |
| Specimen Stability | Ambient: 1 Day Refrigerated: 4 Weeks Frozen: 1 Year (Aliquot) Frozen samples should be thawed only once. |
| Rejection Criteria | Hemolyzed, Insufficient quantity, Specimen older than stability limits |
| Avail. Stat | YES |
| Analytic Time | 1 Day |
| Methodology | UV/NADH - UV without P5P |
Reference range(s)
The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of October 30, 2025.
| Component | Age | Male Norm | Male Critical Low | Male Critical High | Female Norm | Female Critical High | Female Critical Low | Units | Add'l info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGOT (AST) | ALL | 13-39 | 13-39 | U/L |
