Test Code FLSGOT Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST/SGOT), Body Fluid
Methodology
Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide plus Hydrogen (NADH) to Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide (NAD) via Bichromatic RatePerforming Laboratory
Aspen Valley HospitalSpecimen Requirements
1 mL (minimum volume: 0.2 mL) of body fluid in a green-top (lithium heparin) tube(s). Plain, red-top tube is also acceptable. (Lavender-top [EDTA] tube or light blue-top [sodium citrate] tube is not acceptable.) Forward promptly at ambient temperature only. If there is a delay in transport of >10 hours, send specimen refrigerated.Note: Indicate specimen source on specimen container and request form.