Aspartate transaminase (AST)

BC0023

Synonym(s):
Specimen Container
Gel separator tube (Adult)
Microtube (Paeds)
Specimen Requirement

Plain Blood
Adult: 5 mL
Paediatric: 1.3 mL


Invert blood 5 times after blood collection ensures the Clot-activating factors is well mixed with the blood. This will ensure results are reliable.

Orderable as Urgent? Yes
Turn Around Time
Average 2 hrs (1 - 3 hrs)
Reference Value(s)

 

Age

Reference Range (U/L)

Female

Male

0 - <15 days

32 - 162

15 days - <1 year

20 - 67

1 year - <7 years

21 - 44

7 years - <12 years

18 - 36

12 years - <19 years

13 - 26

14 - 35

≥19 years

5 - 34


Testing Laboratory Location KKH
Laboratory Clinical Chemistry
Contact Number 6394 1383
Day and Time Performed
Daily, 24 hrs
Orderable on CPOE? Yes
Downtime Form

Clinical Chemistry - Form A

Change History Notes

  • 12 Jul 2024 11:00 AM

    Updated Reference Value(s).

  • 25 Mar 2024 08:00 AM

    Updated specimen requirement.

  • 19 Oct 2021 01:30 PM

    Updated Specimen Requirement.

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Last Updated - 27 May 2025