- Test Name
- Aspartate Aminotransferase
- Aliases
- Aspartate aminotransferase (serum/blood); AST; aspartate transaminase; SGOT
- Provincial Mnemonic
- AST
- LOINC Test Code
- 1920-2
- Description and Primary Use
- Secondary test for diagnosis and monitoring of hepatocellular injury in liver disease.
- Reorder interval
- Not yet defined
- TAT
- ≤ 3d
- Test Cost
- Not determined
- Tier
- 1 - General Availability
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
No Restrictions
- Required Consultations
- None
- Algorithms and Guidelines
Initial Investigation of Liver Disease using Clinical Chemistry Tests Guideline
- Special Patient Preparation
None
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
No special requirements.
- Criteria for Rejection
Based on specimen condition and stability
- Laboratory Service Area
- Clinical Chemistry
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- Select category 1 sites and all Category 2, 3, 4 laboratory sites.
- Last Updated
- 11-Sep-17