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Revision as of 08:32, 31 January 2025


Overview

Department Biochemistry
Test Code PALT
Synonyms ALT

SGPT

Turnaround Time 1 – 2 hours
Stability – Add test     24 Hours

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type Plasma
Preferred 4.5ml Lithium heparin green-top
Accepted
Pediatric Requirements Li Hep Microtainer  600 µL

Aliquot Requirements

Sample Type Plasma or serum
Minimum Volume 100 µL
Aliquot Transportation Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)

Clinical Information

Reference Intervals Male reference range 0 - 40 U/L

Female reference range 0 - 30 U/L  

Test Method Ci8200 analyser, Abbott Reagents. Based on IFCC recommendation.
Advanced Notice Not required

Comments

This test is more discriminating for liver pathology than AST.