Test CatalogueSGOT; ASPARTATE AMINOTRANSFERASE (AST)

Specimen: 2 mL (1 mL min.) serum from 1 SST. Ship refrigerated or frozen. Hemolysed specimens are not acceptable.

Stability (Room): 2 hrs

Stability (Refrigerated): 72 hrs

Stability (Frozen): 1 week

Method: IFCC

Comment:

Price: Contact Medilab

Turnaround time (TAT): 5 hrs

Usage: This enzyme is found in many organs including the liver. Though nonspecific, it is used to detect and monitor liver disease and other medical conditions. This is a more sensitive test in alcoholic liver disease than SGPT.

Specialty: Gastroenterologist

Disease: Disorders of Liver

Components:

Courier Charges:

Home Collection: Available

Department:

Pre-test Information: No special preparation required

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