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ALANINE AMINOTRANSFERASE

Test Code
LAB132


Alias/See Also
ALT
SGPT
ALANINE TRANSAMINASE


CPT Codes
84460

Preferred Specimen
Green top/Gel Li Hep


Minimum Volume
2.0 mL


Transport Container
Li Heparin (GST)


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Methodology
Kinetic

Setup Schedule
Set Up:Daily Report


Report Available
STAT: 1 hr
Routine: 4 hrs


Reference Range
Male: 4-40 IU/L
Female: 4-31 IU/L


Clinical Significance
As a group the transaminases catalyze the interconversion of amino acids and a-ketoacids by transfer of amino groups. The enzyme ALT (alanine aminotransferase, or glutamate pyruvate transaminase) has been found to be in highest concentration in the liver, with decreasing concentrations found in kidney, heart, skeletal muscle, pancreas, spleen, and lung tissue, respectively.


Performing Laboratory
GBMC Chemistry



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