Alanine Amino Transferase, Plasma
Tests:Alanine Amino Transferase, Plasma
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. | |
| Owner | Clair Crossley (Crossley1) |
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| Last reviewed | 12.09.2025 |
| Next review | 12.09.2026 (Overdue) |