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Revision as of 12:14, 12 September 2025


Overview

Department Biochemistry
Test Code PALT
Synonyms ALT

SGPT

Alanine Aminotransferase

Availability Monday - Sunday, testing routinely available out of hours
Turnaround Time 1 – 2 hours
Stability – Add test     24 Hours

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Green top Li-Hep tube (Plasma)

Red or Yellow top tube (Serum)

Unacceptable Moderately and Grossly Haemolysed samples
Specimen Transportation
Paediatric Requirements 600 µL Li-Hep Microtainer    
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.  
Owner Clair Crossley (Crossley1)
Last reviewed 12.09.2025
Next review 12.09.2026 (Overdue)