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Test Code ALT.2 ALANINE AMINO TRANSFERASE

Methodology

Multiple-point Rate

Useful in the diagnosis and monitoring of liver disease associated with hepatic necrosis.

Specimen Requirements

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Preferred:

Serum

Serum Gel Tube

Container/Tube: Serum gel tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of serum

Collection Instructions:

  1. Spin down within 4 hours of draw.
  2. Hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.
  3. Label specimen appropriately (serum).

 

Alternate:

Serum

Plain, Red-Top Tube

Container/Tube: Plain, red-top tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of serum

Collection Instructions:

  1. Spin down within 4 hours of draw.
  2. Hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.
  3. Label specimen appropriately (serum).

 

Alternate:

Plasma

Container/Tube: Green-top (lithium heparin) tube(s)

Specimen Volume: 1 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of plasma

Collection Instructions:

  1. Spin down within 4 hours of draw.
  2. Hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.
  3. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Reference Values

Adult and Pediatric Reference Ranges

 

 

Male (U/L)

Female (U/L)

< 1 Year

 6 – 45

 6 – 45

≥ 1– 11 Years

 6 – 40

 6 – 40

12 -19 Years

10 – 50

 6 – 40

≥ 19 Years

 8 – 62

12 – 50

 

Performing Laboratory

Logan Health Medical Center-Chemistry

Test Classification and CPT Coding

84460