Test Code LAB0209973 Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT, SGPT)
Additional Codes
| EPIC Test Codes | |
|---|---|
| LAB0209973 | ALANINE TRANSAMINASE (ALT) |
Methodology
Enzymatic (NADH [with P-5'-P])
Performing Laboratory
Rice Memorial Hospital
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum or plasma
Container/Tube:
Serum: Clot, plain, activator or gel separator
Plasma: Heparin, plain or gel separator
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.1 mL
Collection Instructions: Separate plasma/serum from cells or gel as soon after collection as possible.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (preferred) up to 7days/Frozen up to 2 months/Ambient up to 3 days if separated from clot or separator
Reference Values
≤55 U/L
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
CPT Coding
84460