Test Code LAB0209973 Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT/SGPT), Plasma or Serum
Methodology
NADH (Without P-5'-P)
Performing Laboratory
CentraCare Laboratory Services
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Green top (Lithium heparin/PST)
Acceptable: Serum (Red top, Gold/SST), Na Heparin plasma (label specimen appropriately)
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Minumum Volume: 0.25 ml
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Reference Values
1-8 days: 6-40 U/L
8-30 days: 10-40 U/L
1-4 months: 13-39 U/L
4-7 months: 12-42 U/L
7-12 months: 13-45 U/L
1-4 years: 5-45 U/L
4-7 years: 10-25 U/L
7-12 years: 10-35 U/L
12-14 years: 10-55 U/L
>14 years: 8-45 U/L
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
84460