Laboratory Medicine Program

Alanine aminotransferase (ALT)
(ALT, SGPT)

Clinical Decription:
The measurement of ALT is used mainly in the diagnosis and treatment of liver disease and to monitor the course of treatment for hepatitis and active postnecrotic cirrhosis.

Method: Automated method; Advia

Component Tests Used: n/a

Reference Ranges Used:
<= 40 U/L

Specimen Type: green,lithium heparin.PST(plasma separator)
Collected In: Lithium heparin
Volume: 3 mL (minimum: 1 mL)

Shipping: room temperature or 4C

Special Instructions: n/a

Testing Schedule(s): on demand.

Turnaround Time: 1 day

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