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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.

Outpatient Turnaround Time

24 hours after receipt

Inpatient STAT Turnaround Time

45 minutes after receipt

Inpatient Routine Turnaround Time

4 hours after receipt