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HelpTest Code LAB132 Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)
Collection:
Specimen: Blood
Preferred: Lt Green w/ Gel - Li Hep
Acceptable: SST or Red Top
Specimen Volume: 5 mL; Minimum 1.5 mL
Pediatric Collection:
One Lt Green w/ Gel - Li Hep, SST, or Red Top microtainer filled to 600 uL.
Stability:
Once serum/plasma is separated from cells:
Ambient: 8 Hours
Refrigerated (preferred): 1 Week
Frozen: 2 Weeks
Turn Around Time (TAT):
STAT: 1 HOURS
Routine: 4 HOURS
Test Availability:
24 hours a day / 7 days a week
Reference Interval:
| Age | Reference Range |
|---|---|
| < 1 Year | 5 - 33 U/L |
| 1 Year - < 13 Years | 9 - 25 U/L |
| 13 Years - < 19 Years |
Female 8 - 22 U/L Male 9 - 24 U/L |
| > 19 Years | 5 - 45 U/L |
Additional Test Codes
ALT
Performing Laboratory Section
Chemistry / UMC MAIN LABORATORY