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: [email protected].
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
Units
iu/L