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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