ALT
Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT/SGPT), Serum or Plasma
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB1961
Synonyms:
SGPT
Performing Lab:
Saint Luke's Regional Laboratories
Container Type:
Serum gel tube or green top (heparin) tube
Specimen Type:
Serum or plasma
Preferred Volume:
1 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL
Collection Procedure:
1. Indicate the specimen type on the request form.
2. Label the specimen appropriately.
Store and Transport:
Room temperature
CPT Codes:
84460 - ALT (EAP 30010100)
Test Schedule:
Monday through Sunday
Method:
UV with p5P-IFCC Ref. Proc., Calibrated
Reference Ranges:
Male
< 50
IU/L
Female
< 35
IU/L