Test Entry - Detail

AST

General

Clinical Use:

As part of a panel of tests assessing liver function/damage.

Availability:

Samples are tested routinely during the testing laboratory's hours of operation.
This test may be eligible for Rule 3 exemption if indicated.

Aliases/Synonyms:

Aspartate Aminotransferase, SGOT, Transaminase,

Code:

AST

Handling Instructions (to laboratory):

Send sample chilled.

Hyperlink:

Reference Interval:

Male:
to 7 days <100 U/L
to 30 days <70 U/L
to 7 months <65 U/L
to 4 years <60 U/L
to 7 years <50 U/L
to 10 years <39 U/L
to 12 years <60 U/L
to 16 years <40 U/L
to 20 years <45 U/L
> 20 years <45 U/L

Female:
to 7 days <100 U/L
to 30 days <70 U/L
to 7 months <65 U/L
to 4 years <60 U/L
to 7 years <50 U/L
to 10 years <39 U/L
to 12 years <40 U/L
to 16 years <30 U/L
to 20 years <30 U/L
> 20 years <35 U/L

Collection Requirements

Container:

Serum Sep. Tube-SST (GOLD),

Sample Type:

See container

Minimum Collection Volume:

Collection Instructions:

Processing Requirements

Alternate Containers:

Lithium Heparin-PST (GREEN)

Processing Instructions:

Minimum Assay Volume:

100uL

Stability:

7 days chilled

Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):

Send sample chilled.

Testing Locations

Performed at:

Section	Department	Site	Contact Phone
-	Laboratory	Osborne Park Hospital	9244 2326
Core	Biochemistry	Fiona Stanley Hospital	6152 8140
Core	Biochemistry	Fremantle Hospital	9431 2382
Core	Biochemistry	King Edward Memorial Hospital	6458 2753
Core	Biochemistry	QEII Medical Centre	6383 4093
Core	Biochemistry	Royal Perth Hospital	9224 1176

Last Updated : 16-02-2026 13:01