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: < 12 hours
Refrigerated: > 12 hours
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

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