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Miscellaneous SGPT
Test CodeMISGPT
Alias/See Also
Miscellaneous ALT
CPT Codes
84460
Preferred Specimen
Body fluid specimen, including but not limited to: Cerebrospinal Fluid, pleural fluid, pericardial fluid, peritoneal fluid, or synovial fluid. Note fluid type in order comments or on patient specimen label.
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Instructions
Collect body fluid in a body fluid collection bag or other sterile container and transport to lab. Refrigerate if transport will be delayed. Note fluid type in order comments or on patient specimen label.
This test is for SGPT measurement on body fluids. For SGPT measurement on serum or plasma, order SGPT.
Transport Container
Body fluid collection bag or sterile container
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature or Refrigeration
Specimen Stability
Room Temperature - 4 hours; Refrigerated - 3 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross viscosity or turbidity
Methodology
Colorimetric
Setup Schedule
Daily upon receipt
Report Available
Upon completion of analysis
Limitations
Gross viscosity or turbidity may interfere with testing.