Test Code AST AST
Specimen Type
Plasma
Container
Green Lithium Heparin
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Pediatric minimum: 1 green top microtainer
Stability
3 days at 20-25°C/7 days at 2-8°C
Expected Turn Around Time
STAT/ASAP: 1 hour
Transfer Instructions
Centrifuge. Transport separated specimen at room temperature or 2-8°C.
CPT
84450
Result Information
Result Code | Result Name |
AST | AST |