Aspartate transaminase

About This Test

Department: Biochemistry

Requirement:

Gel/clotted/lithium heparin (yellow/red/green top)

Add-on requests are accepted

Turnaround Time:

Within 24 hours

Background:

Assessment of liver function

Please note: AST is not part of standard liver profile and must be specifically requested

Reference ranges:

Age range	Reference range (U/L)
< 5 days	0 - 90
< 14 days	0 - 75
< 1 year	0 - 60
< 3 years	15 - 45
> 3 years/adults	0 - 40

Results outside the reference range do not necessarily indicate disease. Similarly, results within the reference range do not preclude abnormality. Please contact the Duty Biochemist for discussion of individual patient results.

Other Comments:

For more information, please see the following: AST - Lab Tests Online

See also: ALT, Total bilirubin, albumin