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Test Code ALT Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT/SGPT), Plasma or Serum

Methodology

Enzymatic Rate Reaction

Performing Laboratory

Munson Healthcare Laboratories

Specimen Requirements

Specimen must arrive within 48 hours of draw.

 

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Plasma

Container/Tube: Green-top (heparin) gel tube

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL of heparinized plasma
Transport Temperature: Refrigerate
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge tube within 1 hour of draw.

Note: 1. Indicate plasma.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).


Serum
Container/Tube: Gold-top serum gel tube

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL of serum
Transport Temperature: Refrigerate
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge tube within 1 hour of draw.

Note: 1. Indicate serum.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).

Reference Values

Males: 7-55 U/L

Females: 7-38 U/L

Critical value (automatic call-back):

   Pediatric patients up to 21 years old ≥ 150 IU/L

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

84460