Test Directory

Test Code
MAAST
Test Name
Macro AST
CPT Codes
99999
Expected Turnaround Time
Varies
Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: Serum

Collection Container: Gold Top, Serum Separator

Alternate Collection Container: Red Top, Plain

Desired Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions
  1. Collect a gold top, serum separator tube via venipuncture.
Processing and Submission Instructions
  1. Separate serum from cells within 2 hours of collection.
  2. Transfer 1 mL of serum to a clear aliquot tube (screw cap) and freeze.
Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory frozen.

Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

7 days

Refrigerated

7 days

Frozen

30 days

Methodology
Photometric Rate Reaction
Reference Intervals

See patient report.

Reference Lab
Mayo Clinic Laboratories
Testing Schedule
Routine, daily