Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT/SGPT), Plasma or Serum*

Important Note

*This test is orderable in Cerner as ALT

Manufacturer: Roche Diagnostics

Methodology: Photmetric

Rutland Regional Medical Center Laboratory

Specimen Type: Blood

Container/Tube:

Preferred: Light-green top (lithium heparin gel)

Acceptable: Gold top, serum gel

Specimen Volume: Full tube

Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Send specimen in original tube.

2. If there is a delay in transport of >1 hour, centrifuge tube.

Refrigerated

Males: 10‑50 U/L
Females: 10‑35 U/L

Daily

Analytical Time:

1 Day

Available STAT

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