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Test Code ALT Alanine Aminotransferase

Alias

ALT

SGPT

Collection Method

Venous Collection

Container

Light Green Lithium Heparin tube

Instructions/Special Handling

None

Preferred Specimen

Light Green (Lithium Heparin) Plasma

Acceptable Specimes

  • Serum
    • Gold SST tube
    • Red tube
  • Plasma
    • Light Green lithium heparin
    • Lavender EDTA

Units

U/L

Reference Ranges

Male

0 minutes - 3 years 5 - 50 U/L
3 years - 16 years 10 - 40 U/L
16 years - 18 years 7 - 55 U/L
Adults 7 - 55 U/L

 

 

 

 

 

 

Female

0 minutes - 3 years 5 - 50 U/L
3 years - 16 years 10 - 40 U/L
16 years - 18 years 7 - 45 U/L
Adult 7 - 45 U/L

 

Critical Values

N/A

Reasons for Rejection

Hemolysis Grossly hemolyzed
Icterus N/A
Lipemia N/A
Other QNS, Contaminated, Improperly labeled, Improper specimen type

 

Specimen Stability

Ambient (15-25°C) 3 days
Refrigerated (2-8°C) 7 days
Frozen (-20°C) 30 days

 

Performing Site

Boone Health Laboratory

Performance Information

Days/Times Performed Daily 24/7
Expected Turn around Time Same day
Methodology/Method Description Roche Cobas - Enzymatic absorbance assay

 

CPT Code(s)

84460

Panel Components

N/A