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HelpTest Code LAB132 Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)
Intended Use
Quantitative measurements of serum or plasma alkaline aminotransferase are used in the diagnosis and monitoring treatment in certain disease of the liver, and heart diseases.
Methodology
Photometric, L-alanine with a-oxoglutarate
Performing Laboratory
RCH-SPH-STH-LDH-CUH
Specimen Requirements
Preferred: Plasma (heparinized)
Container/Tube: Lt Green/Mint top (lithium heparin) tube
Acceptable: Serum
Container/Tube: Plain, Red-top or Gold, serum gel tube
Specimen Volume: 1.0 mL (minimum volume: 0.55 mL)
Collection Instructions: Avoid hemolysis. Forward promptly.
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 3 days
Frozen: -20C > 3 days
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
84460