Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT/SGPT)

Day(s) Test Set Up: Monday through Sunday

Test Code
SGPT ALT

CPT Codes
84460

Specimen Container
PST Tube

Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL plasma

Instructions
Draw blood in a PST tube. Spih down and send 1.0 mL of plasma. Avoid hemolysis

Methodology
Multiple Point Rate

Reference Range
Males: 0-3 years: 5-45 IU/L 4-9 years: 10-35 IU/L 10-13 years: 10-55 IU/L 14-19 years: 10-45 IU/L >20 years: 21-72 IU/L Females: 0-3 years: 5-45 IU/L 4-9 years: 10-35 IU/L 10-13 years: 10-30 IU/L 14-19 years: 5-35 IU/L >20 years: 9-52 IU/L

Clinical Use
ALT is present in high activity in liver, kidney, heart and skeletal muscle. It is increased in many liver conditions, extensive trauma to skeletal muscle and some cardiac inflammation.