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Test Code LAB132 Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)

Specimen Requirement

0.5 mL Lithium Heparin plasma; only PST acceptable.

Avoid hemolysis and prolonged contact with red blood cells.

Specimen Stability

3 days at 30° C

7 days at 2-8° C

Testing Schedule

Daily

Reference Range

7 – 55 U/L

Testing Department

Chemistry

Method

NADH (w/o P-5’ P)

CPT Code

84460

Alias

SGPT