Aspartate Amino Transferase

Test information: Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) is widely distributed, principally in liver, heart, skeletal muscle, kidney and red blood cells. Increased concentrations are found in diseases involving these tissues. Specifically hepatobiliary diseases including cirrhosis, metastatic cancer and viral hepatitis increase serum AST levels. Following myocardial infarction, AST is elevated and reaches a peak 2 days after onset. 

Specimen Type(s)

• Blood;

Other Acceptable Specimen Type(s)

N/A

Specimen Container - Adult

• Gold Top SST BD;

Specimen Container - Paediatric

• Light Green Top Microtainer BD;
• N/A;

Analytes

• N/A;

Part of a test profile?

No

Volume (min) of sample to be sent to laboratory

4ml

Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport

N/A

Maximum add on time

5 days

Units and Reference Ranges / Interpretation

RR for Males and Females - less than 15yrs - 23-186 - U/L RR for Males and Females - 15dys to less than 1yr - 23-83 - U/L RR for Males and Females - 1yr to less than 7yrs - 26-55 - U/L RR for Males and Females - 7yrs to less than 12 yrs - 22-41 - U/L RR for Female - 12yrs to less than 19yrs - 17-33 - U/L RR for Male - 12yrs to less than 19yrs - 18-40 - U/L RR for Males and Females - 19yrs and above 5 to 34 U/L

UKAS number

8869

UKAS accredited test?

Yes

Comments

N/A

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