Sgot aspartate aminotransferase test

SGOT – ASPARTATE AMINOTRANSFERASE

DESCRIPTION – AST, or aspartate aminotransferase, is one of the two liver enzymes. It is also known as serum glumatic oxalo-acetic transaminase, or SGOT. AST is a protein made by liver cells. When liver cells are damaged, AST leaks out into the bloodstream and the level of AST in the blood become elevated.

METHODOLOGY – quantitative enzymatic

TURN AROUND TIME – within 24 hours

PATIENT PREPARATION –

COLLECT – serum separator or plasma separator tube

SPECIMEN PREPARATION – allow serum to clot completely at room temperature. Separate the serum or plasma from cells within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 ml serum or plasma to transport tube

STORAGE/TRANSPORT TEMPERATURE – refrigerator

STABILITY – ambient: 4 days; refrigerated: 1 week; frozen: 3 months

UNACCEPTABLE CONDITION – specimens containing EDTA, potassium oxalate. Hemolyzed specimens. Specimens containing cellular material

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS – clinical history is mandatory