AST

Test	AST
Synonym(s)	Aspartate Aminotransferase, SGOT,
Tube/Container Type	4 mL green top, gold top or red top
	0.5 mL Paediatric brown, yellow, or green top
Sample Type	Plasma or Serum (Clotted or LH)
Minimum Volume	200uL Plasma or Serum
Registration Code	PAST
Add-on conditions	7 days @ 4°C
Test Availability	Mon - Sun, 24 hours
Turnaround Time	Hastings 1 - 2.5 hours / Central HB 6 - 8 hours / Wairoa 12 hours
Where analysed	Hastings
Department	Biochemistry, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2448
Deletion Code	3529
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Measurement Uncertainty	Available upon request