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Test ID:
ALT
Alanine Transaminase (ALT SGPT), Serum
Orderable by Ontario ND
Test Overview
Method
Spectrophotometry - kinetic
Result Included
Alanine Aminotransferase
Specimen
Specimen Type
SerumContainers
Collection Containers
Gold top (clot activator & gel)
Volume
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 | Refrigerated | Frozen |
|---|---|---|
| 8 hours | 7 days | 7 days |
Rejection Criteria
| Criteria | Specification |
|---|---|
| Hemolysis | Present |
Performance & Interpretation
Turnaround Time
2 days
Results
Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
-
ALT (SGPT)U/L0 day - < 1 yr: 6 - 30
1 - < 13 yrs: 9 - 23
13 - < 19 yrs: 8 - 22
19+ 7-52
Referral Location
Canada
Interface & Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Name | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALT | ALT(SGPT) | 1600 | U/L |
Test Version
Last Updated
2024-09-03