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
Minimum Volume
Pediatric Requirements	600 µL Li Hep Microtainer
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.