Alanine Amino Transferase, Plasma
Tests:Alanine Amino Transferase, Plasma
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Department | Biochemistry |
| Test Code | PALT |
| Synonyms | ALT
SGPT |
| Turnaround Time | 1 – 2 hours |
| Stability – Add test | 24 Hours |
| Specimen Requirements | |
| Specimen Type | Lithium heparin green-top |
| Preferred Volume | 4.5ml |
| Acceptable | |
| Pediatric Requirements | Heparin microtainer tube 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. | |