Tests:Alanine Amino Transferase, Plasma: Difference between revisions
Tests:Alanine Amino Transferase, Plasma
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| | |<span style="background:#3cb371"> Green </span> top Li-Hep tube (Plasma) | ||
<span style="background:#e30022"> Red </span> or Yellow top tube (Serum) | |||
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|Unacceptable | |Unacceptable | ||
|Haemolysed | |Moderately and Grossly Haemolysed samples | ||
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|Specimen Transportation | |Specimen Transportation | ||
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|Paediatric Requirements | |Paediatric Requirements | ||
|600 µL | |600 µL <span style="background:#99e6b3"> Li-Hep Microtainer </span> | ||
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|Aliquot Transportation | |Aliquot Transportation | ||
Revision as of 22:48, 20 July 2025
Overview | |
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| 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. | |