Test Code ALT ALANINE AMINOTRANFERASE (ALT)
Aliasis
SGPT
Patient Preparation
No special patient preparation required
Collection Method
Venous collection
Minimum Volume
Adults: 1.0 mL
Pediatric: 0.5 mL
Container
Lt Green/ Plasma Separator/ Lithium Heparin
Preferred Specimen
Light Green Top (lithium heparin) plasma
Acceptable Specimen(s)
Serum:
-Gold Top SST
-Red Top
Plasma:
-Light Green Top (lithium heparin)
Reference or Target Ranges
10-49 U/L for Adults
Reportable Units
U/L
Critical Value
Not defined for this assay
Reasons for Rejection
Hemolysis Threshold: |
450 mg/dL |
Icterus Threshold: |
30 mg/dL |
Lipemia Threshold: |
450 mg/dL |
Other: |
QNS, contaminated, improperly labeled, improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
Ambient |
N/A |
Refrigerated (4C to 8C) |
7 Days |
Frozen |
30 Days |
Performance Information
Days and Time Performed |
24/7 |
Expected Turn Around Time |
STAT: 1 hour, Routine: 4 hours |
Stat Availability |
Yes |
Performing Bench |
CRMC Chemistry |
Methodology/Method Description |
Atellica |
Methodology/Method Description
Atellica CH Analyzer
CPT Codes
84460