Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST or SGOT)
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Test Utility
For the quantitative determination of aspartate aminotranserase activity in human serum. It is commonly used to determine liver damage.
Urine Drug Screen Profile Includes:
Methodology
Measures the conversion rate of aspartate and α-oxoglutarate to L-glutamate and oxalacetate by aspartate aminotransferase. Oxalacetate is subsequently reduced to L-malate with NADH conversion to NAD+. The consumption of NADH is measured in this assay and is an indicator of AST activity.
Methodology
Screen Test Name | Assay Type |
|---|---|
ETG
| DRI |
Amphetamine
| DRI |
Barbiturates
| DRI |
Benzodiazepine
| DRI |
Cotinine
| DRI
|
Cocaine
| DRI |
Methadone
| DRI |
Opiate
| DRI |
Oxycodone
| DRI |
THC
| DRI |
Fentanyl
| DRI |
Buprenorphine | CEDIA
|
PCP
| DRI |
Individual Test Information Including Methodology & Reference Ranges
Reflex to UTI Criteria
Specimen Collection and Preparation
Serum or heparinized plasma sample in the following tubes:
Preferred Specimen: One Gold-top SST tube. (Minimum Whole Blood: 4.0 mL)
Also acceptable: One Lithium Heparin tube (Minimum Whole Blood: 3.0 mL)
Specimen Storage and Stability
Store serum or plasma at the following temperatures:
Room temperature: 15°C to 30°C no longer than 24 hours
Refrigerated: 2°C to 8°C up to 4 weeks
Frozen: -20°C or lower up to 1 year
Specimen Rejection
Insufficient sample volume
Sample not stored at proper temperature
Frozen whole blood
Hemolyzed samples
Severely lipemic specimens
Specimen labeled incorrectly or not labeled
Reference Range (Cutoff)
Screen Test Name | Screen Test Name Cutoff (ng/mL) |
|---|---|
Cocaine | 300 |
Screen Test Name | Screen Test Name Cutoff (ng/mL) |
|---|---|
Benzodiazepine | 200 |
Screen Test Name | Cutoff (ng/mL) |
|---|---|
Buprenorphine | 5 |
Screen Test Name | Screen Test Name Cutoff (ng/mL) |
|---|---|
Amphetamine | 500 |
Screen Test Name | Screen Test Name Cutoff (ng/mL) |
|---|---|
Barbiturates | 200 |
Screen Test Name | Screen Test Name Cutoff (ng/mL) |
|---|---|
ETG | 500 |
Screen Test Name | Screen Test Name Cutoff (ng/mL) |
|---|---|
ETG | 500 |
Screen Test Name | Screen Test Name Cutoff (ng/mL) |
|---|---|
EDDP | 100 |
Screen Test Name | Screen Test Name Cutoff (ng/mL) |
|---|---|
Fentanyl | 1 |
Screen Test Name | Screen Test Name Cutoff (ng/mL) |
|---|---|
Methadone | 300 |
Screen Test Name | Screen Test Name Cutoff (ng/mL) |
|---|---|
PCP | 25 |
Screen Test Name | Screen Test Name Cutoff (ng/mL) |
|---|---|
Opiate | 300 |
Screen Test Name | Screen Test Name Cutoff (ng/mL) |
|---|---|
Oxycodone | 300 |
Screen Test Name | Cutoff (ng/mL) |
|---|---|
Methamphetamine | 500 |
Screen Test Name | Cutoff (ng/mL) |
|---|---|
THC | 50 |
Screen Test Name | Cutoff (ng/mL) |
|---|---|
ETG | 500 |
Amphetamine | 500 |
Barbiturates | 200 |
Benzodiazepine | 200 |
Cotinine | 500 |
Cocaine | 300 |
Methadone | 300 |
Opiate | 300 |
Oxycodone | 300 |
THC | 50 |
Fentanyl | 1 |
Buprenorphine | 5 |
PCP | 25 |
Reference Range
Adults: 13 – 39 U/L
*Reference ranges provided for informational purposes only. See patient report for test interpretation.
Parameter | Reference Range |
|---|---|
Glucose | Negative |
Bilirubin | Negative |
Ketones | Negative |
Specific Gravity | 1.005 - 1.030 |
Blood | Negative |
pH | 5.0 - 8.0 |
Protein | Negative |
Urobilinogen | 0.0 - 1.0 mg/dL |
Nitrate | Negative |
Leukocyte Esterase | Negative |
Microscopic Evaluation | |
WBC | Negative |
RBC | Negative |
Hylaine Casts | Negative |
All other Parameters | Negative |
Parameter | Reference Range |
|---|---|
Microscopic Evaluation | |
WBC | Negative |
RBC | Negative |
Hylaine Casts | Negative |
All other Parameters | Negative |
Parameter | Reference Range |
|---|---|
Glucose | Negative |
Bilirubin | Negative |
Ketones | Negative |
Specific Gravity | 1.005 - 1.030 |
Blood | Negative |
pH | 5.0 - 8.0 |
Protein | Negative |
Urobilinogen | 0.0 - 1.0 mg/dL |
Nitrate | Negative |
Leukocyte Esterase | Negative |
CBC | Adult Male | Adult Female | Adult Female 10^3/uL | Adult Female % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
WBC
| 3.5-10.5 10³/uL | 3.5-10.5 10³/uL | ||
RBC
| 4.32-5.72 10⁶/uL | 3.9-5.03 10⁶/uL | ||
HGB | 13.5-17.5 g/dL | 12.0-15.5 g/dL | ||
HCT | 38.8-50.0% | 34.9-44.5% | ||
MCV | 81.2-95.1 fL | 81.6-98.3fL | ||
MCH | 27-35 pg | 27-35 pg | ||
MCHC | 31-36 g/dL
| 31-36 g/dL
| ||
RDW | 11.8-15.6% | 11.9-15.5%
| ||
PLT | 150-450 10³/uL | 150-450 10³/uL
| ||
Differential | Adult Male 10³/uL | Adult Male %
| ||
Neutrophils | 1.7-7.0 | 55-70
| 1.7-7.0
| 55-70 |
Lymphocytes | 0.9-2.9 | 20-40
| 0.9-2.9
| 20-40 |
Monocytes | 0.3-0.9 | 2-8
| 0.3-0.9
| 2-8 |
Eosinophils | 0.0-0.5 | 1-4
| 0.0-0.5
| 1-4 |
Basophils | 0.0-0.3 | 0.5-1
| 0-0.3
| 0.5-1 |
Immature Granulocytes | 0-0.5 | <1.0
| 0-0.5 | <1.0 |
CBC | Adult Male | Adult Female |
|---|---|---|
WBC | 3.5-10.5 10³/uL | 3.5-10.5 10³/uL |
RBC | 4.32-5.72 10⁶/uL | 3.9-5.03 10⁶/uL |
HGB | 13.5-17.5 g/dL | 12.0-15.5 g/dL |
HCT | 38.8-50.0 % | 34.9-44.5% |
MCV | 81.2-95.1 fL | 81.6-98.3 fL |
MCH | 27-35 pg | 27-35 pg |
MCHC | 31-36 g/dL | 31-36 g/dL |
RDW | 11.8-15.6 % | 11.9-15.5% |
PLT | 150-450 10³/uL | 150-450 10³/uL |
Test | Adult Male | Adult Female |
|---|---|---|
ESR | 0-10 mm/hr | 0-20 mm/hr |
CBC | Adult Male | Adult Female |
|---|---|---|
HGB | 13.5-17.5 g/dL | 12.0-15.5 g/dL |
HCT | 38.8-50.0% | 34.9-44.5% |
Test | Adult Male | Adult Female |
|---|---|---|
Reticulocyte Count | 0.0216 – 0.0858 10^6/uL | 0.0195 – 0.0755 10^6/uL |
Testing Description
State Reportable Infection
Pediatric Range
Click below for the Pediatric Reference Ranges.
Test Code
AST
Performed
Monday – Saturday
Result available within 24 hours of receipt in laboratory
NOTE: Specimens are refrigerated (2-8°) for 7 days before disposal
Contacts
Vibra Health Laboratory
1307- A, Allen Dr
Troy, MI 48083
(248) 846-0663
Last Updated
6/14/23 v.1