Tests:Alanine Amino Transferase, Plasma: Difference between revisions
Tests:Alanine Amino Transferase, Plasma
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|Test routinely available out of hours | |||
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== | == Aliquot Requirements == | ||
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== | == Clinical Information == | ||
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Revision as of 13:53, 11 March 2025
Overview | |
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| Department | Biochemistry |
| Test Code | PALT |
| Synonyms | ALT
SGPT Alanine Aminotransferase |
| Availability | Test routinely available out of hours |
| 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 | Haemolysed |
| 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. | |