Test Category: Biochemistry
Investigation Name:Aspartate Aminotransferease (AST)
Alias or Abbreviation:AST
Accreditation:UKAS Accredited ISO15189:2022, on scope
Pathology Laboratory:Clinical Chemistry/Biochemistry
Requestable Seperately?Yes
Units:IU/L
Minimum Sample Volume:Adults: 1 mL,
Infants: 0.5 mL
Expected Turnaround Time:1 day
Test Code:AST
Sample Type:
Serum Gel Tube (Gold top)Maximum Add on Time:3 days
Complex Reference Range:5 - 34 IU/L
Collection Conditions / Other Information:Haemolysed and lipaemic sera unsuitable for analysis
Referred to Another Laboratory?No
Site Sample Tested:All acute sites
Contact Number:01902 307 999 ext 88266
