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Test Code ALT Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)

Additional Codes

LAB2363

Aliases

Alanine Aminotransferase, SGPT

Collection Method

Venous collection

Minimum Volume

0.5ml

Container

Lt Green / Plasma Separator / Lithium Heparin

 

Acceptable Specimens

Serum:

  • Gold Top SST
  • Red Top

Plasma:

  • Light Geen Top (lithium heparin)

Reference or Target Ranges

Age Male Female
<1 year 6-45 6-45
>1 year 7-555 7-45

 

Reportable Units

U/L

Critical Value

Not defined for this assay

Reasons for Rejection

Hemolysis Threshold 90 mg/dL
Icterus Threshold 60 mg/dL
Lipemia Threshold 150 mg/dL
Other QNS, contaminated, improperly Labeled, improper specimen type

Specimen Stability

Ambient 3 days
Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) 7 days
Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) 6 months

Performance Information

Days and Time Performed 24/7
Expected Turn Around Time Stat: 1 hour
Routine: 4 hours
Stat Availability Yes
Performing Bench CPH Chemistry
Methodology/Method Description Roche Cobas 

CPT Codes

84460

Last review/edit date

Feb 2024