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HelpTest Code ALT Serum Glutamic Pyruvate Transaminase/Alanine Aminotransferase (SGPT/ALT), Serum or Plasma
Methodology
NADH to NAD
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Lithium heparin (light green-top)
Acceptable: Serum Gel
Draw blood, spin down and send 1 mL (pediatric: 0.2 mL) of plasma or serum.
*Must be spun within 8 hrs of collection
Specimen Stability Information
*Specimen must be spun within 8 hrs of collection *
|
Specimen Type |
Temperature |
Time |
|
Plasma, lithium heparin / Serum |
RT, spun |
3 days |
|
Refrigerated, spun |
7 days |
Reference Values
| Age | Male (U/L) | Female (U/L) |
| 0 - 30 days | 1-25 | 2-25 |
| 1 - 11 months | 4-35 | 3-30 |
| 1 - 3 years | 5-30 |
5-30 |
| 4 -6 years | 5-20 | 5-25 |
| 7-9 years | 5-25 | 5-25 |
| 10 - 18 years | 5-30 | 5-20 |
| >18 years | <42 | <32 |
Reject Due To
|
Hemolysis |
Mild: |
Reject |
Gross: |
Reject |
|
Lipemia |
Mild: |
ok |
Gross: |
Reject |
|
Icterus |
Mild: |
ok |
Gross: |
ok |
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
CPT Coding
84460
Secondary ID
HHA245
Performing Laboratory
Huntsville Hospital Laboratory/Madison Hospital
LOINC Coding
| Test Name | LOINC Coding |
|---|---|
|
Serum Glutamic Pyruvate Transaminase/Alanine Aminotransferase (SGPT/ALT), Serum or Plasma |
1742-6 |