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Alanine Transaminase (ALT SGPT), Serum

Test ID: ALT
Orderable by Ontario ND

Test

Method

Spectrophotometric (Kinetic rate method)

Report Includes

Alanine Aminotransferase

Specimens

Serum

Test Version

3-Sep-2024

Specimen

Specimens

Serum

Collection Containers

Gold top (clot activator & gel)

Sample Volume

1 mL

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Collection & Handling

Handling Information

Separate serum within 2 hours of collection. Store and send cold or frozen.

Stability

Ambient 8 hours
Refrigerated 7 days
Frozen 7 days

Rejection Criteria

Hemolysis Present

Test Version

3-Sep-2024

Performance / Interpretation

Method

Spectrophotometric (Kinetic rate method)

Turnaround Time

2 days

Results

Name Units Reference Range Conversion Factor
ALT (SGPT) U/L
  • 0 day - < 1 yr: 6 - 30
  • 1 - < 13 yrs: 9 - 23
  • 13 - < 19 yrs: 8 - 22
  • 19+ 7-52

Test Version

3-Sep-2024

Interface / Setup

HL7 Interface Codes

Order Code Result Codes Units
ALT 1600ALT(SGPT) U/L

Test Version

3-Sep-2024