Aspartate amino-transferase (AST)
ALT is routinely used in preference to AST in the LFT profile.
| Tube | 01 (SE) - Serum Gel |
|---|---|
| ID | Tests&Tubes0014 |
| Additional Information | AST catalyses the interconversion of amino acids and alpha-ketoacids by tranfering amino groups. AST is present in the mitochondria and cytsosol of hepatocytes, red blood cells, heart, brain and muscle. |
| Turn Around | A&E: N/A Day Case: N/A In-Patient: 6 Hours Out-Patient: 24 Hours GP: 24 Hours |
| Send to | Blood Sciences Cross Site |
| Contact | For further details please contact Leeds Pathology customer services: leedsth-tr.pathologycustomerservice@nhs.net. |
| Collection Con | Intensive care units, renal unit, transplant unit, patients on IV heparin use lithium-heparin (Green with Yellow ring) tube. Minimum volume: 500µl serum / plasma Instructions for Lab Staff: Standard lab processing- No special requirements |
| Sample REQ | Blood |
| Ref. Range Notes | Blood Sciences reference ranges are available through the useful information and links page: https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/a-z-of-services/pathology/blood-sciences/useful-information-and-links/ |
| Units | iu/L |
| Telepath | AST1L |
| ICE Codes | LAST |
