AST
Alternate Names
SGOT
SoftLab Order Code
AST
Epic Order Name
AST
Epic Order ID
LAB131
Laboratory
All Sites
Sample Type
Serum
Collection Container
RST (Orange top - Rapid Serum Tube)
Alternative Collection Container
SST (Yellow Serum Separator Tube)
Red/Black Speckled Top (Serum Tube)
Collecting Volume
1.0 mL
Minimum Collecting Volume
0.4 mL
Storage or Stability
Refrigerated 4 days
Causes for Rejection
QNS, Hemolysis, red cells not separated within 2 hours of collection.
CPT Codes
84450