AST, Fluid

Diagnostic Use

AST is an enzyme found in a number of cell types, including liver, skeletal/cardiac muscle and erythrocytes.

Department

Core Biochemistry

Delphic Registration Code

FLUD

Synonyms

Fluid Aspartate Amino Transferase
Fluid SGOT

Turnaround Time

8 hours

Test Code

3689

Specimen Type

• Fluid

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Pottle

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

5.0

Additional Specimen Information

Viscous samples are unsuitable for analysis

Aliquot Instructions

Minimum Volume (ml)

0.1

Transport to Lab

Ambient (8 - 24 degrees Celsius)

Interpretation

It is rarely necessary to measure AST in body fluid. It is recommended that you discuss with a chemical pathologist before requesting this test.

Please note that the AST assay has not been validated for measurement on body fluid specimens. Results must be interpreted with caution.

Reference Intervals

N/A

Test Method

Kinetic UV test for the quantitative determination of aspartate aminotransferase performed on Beckman Coulter AU5822 analyser using Beckman Coulter reagents

Non-Funded Test Cost

$4.38 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

3689

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