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Revision as of 11:30, 26 February 2025


Overview

Department Biochemistry
Test Code PALT
Synonyms ALT

SGPT

Alanine Aminotransferase

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

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type Plasma

Serum

Preferred 6 mL plain Red-Top
Accepted 4.5 mL Lithium Heparin Green-Top
Unacceptable
Paediatric Requirements 600 µL Lithium Heparin Microtainer  

Aliquot Requirements

Sample Type Plasma

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
Patient Preparation Not required

Comments

This test is more discriminating for liver pathology than AST.