Laboratory Services
Alanine Aminotransferase (SGPT)
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| Test Description |
Alanine Aminotransferase (SGPT)
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| Synonym(s) |
ALT, SGPT, Glutamic Pyruvate Transaminase |
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| Test ID |
ALT
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| General Information |
A liver function test, ALT is more sensitive for the detection of hepatocyte injury than for biliary obstruction. ALT is more specific for liver injury than AST (SGOT). Useful for hepatic cirrhosis, other liver disease. |
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| Specimen Type |
Serum |
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| Specimen Requirements |
SST |
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| Alternate Specimen Type |
Red top tube, Li-heparin plasma, K2EDTA |
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| Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions |
SST - Separate serum or plasma from cells within 45 minutes of collection. If a Red top tube or Green top tube is used, transfer separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube. |
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| Minimum Sample Volume |
Preferred volume 1mL |
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| Pediatric Min. Volume (if applicable) |
500 uL |
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| Stability |
7 days at 15-25˚C |
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| Methodology |
Enzymatic |
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| Estimated TAT |
0-2 days |
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| Testing Schedule |
Monday-Saturday |
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| CPT Code(s) |
84460 |
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| Reference Range |
Males: 0- 41 U/L |
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| Performing Lab |
Incyte Diagnostics |
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| LOINC Code(s) |
1742-6 |
