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Test Code LAB132 Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)

Specimen Requirement

1.0 mL serum or Lithium heparin plasma; SST and 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

Additional Testing Locations

This test is also performed daily at the following Altru Clinics:

  • Crookston
  • Devils Lake

Please contact appropriate lab location for specific test information, as methodology varies by site.