AST, DBS
General Information
| Name | Information |
|---|---|
| Code: | E597 |
| Test Name, Short: | AST , SGOT, DBS |
| A.K.A.: | AST , SGOT, DBS |
| Matrix: | Dried Blood Spot (DBS) |
| Turnaround Time: | Daily |
| Analytical Method: | Enzymatic |
| Reportable - Test Results Type: | Quantitative |
| Units - Conventional: | U/L |
Specimen Information
| Name | Information |
|---|---|
| Min. Volume: | 4-6 drops Fingerstick blood |
| Rejection Criteria: | • Quantity not sufficient, i.e. blood drops do not fill ADx100 collection square • Clotted specimen due to prolonged collection • Blood drop placement outside the collection square • Over saturation of blood in the collection square Or Improper labeling of card |
| Collection Instructions: | See instructions |
| Container: | Dried Blood Spot on an ADX-100 card. |
| Shipping Temperature: | Ambient |