Test Name

SGOT

Test Code

215

Unit

U/L

Station

Chemistry

Synonym Name/Abbreviation

AST, Aspartate Aminotransferase, GOT,
Transaminase

CPT Code

84450

Performing Facility

American Medical Labs, Herzliya
Pituah

Analyzer

Roche cobas 6000

Test Method

Kinetic

AML Preferred Tube

5 mL SST gel

Storage Instructions

Refrigerated.

Separate serum from cells within 45
minutes.

Stability:

24 hours at 15 to 25 ^oC

7 days at 2 to 8 ^oC.

Min. Volume

1 mL

Turn-Around-Time

One day

Intended Use

As
an aid in diagnosis of liver diseases, myocardial infarction (peaks after
24 hrs, returns to normal within 3-7 days), muscular diseases, organ
damage.

Limitations

Hemolysis; Measuring range: 5.0 to 700
U/L.

Patient Preparation

No patient preparation
needed

Reasons for Rejection

Gross hemolysis, improper
labeling.

Adult Reference Ranges

Male: 15 to 38      U/L

Female: 10 to 32  U/L