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HelpTest Code LAB132 Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT/GPT)
Useful For
Diagnosis and monitoring of liver diseases (hepatitis, cirrhosis, obstructive jaundice, carcinoma of the liver, and chronic alcohol abuse).
Methodology
Kinetic Rate/Absorbance
Performing Laboratory
Bozeman Health Laboratory Services
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Plasma or serum
Container/Tube: Light-green top (lithium heparin gel), red top, or gold top
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Spin down within 2 hours of collection.
Specimen Rejection: Hemolyzed samples will be rejected.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient/Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Plasma or Serum | Ambient | 3 days |
| Refrigerated | 1 week | |
| Frozen | 1 month |
Reference Values
≤ 52 U/L
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
84460