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SGPT (ALT)

Test Code
SGPT


Alias/See Also
ALT, Alanine Aminotransferase


Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL plasma (0.5 mL minimum)


Transport Container
PST (light mint green top). Red top and SST also acceptable


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 8 hours, Refrigerated: 7 days, Frozen: 1 month


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Grossly hemolyzed specimens are unacceptable.


Reference Range

 

Age Female Male
Adult (>19 years): 11-66 U/L 11-66 U/L
Pediatric:    
0 – 7 days 21-54 20-54
8 days – 30 days 22-46 24-54
1 – 3 months 26-61 27-54
4 – 6 months 26-51 26-55
7 – 11 months 26-55 26-59
1 – 3 years 24-59 19-59
4 – 9 years 24-49 24-49
10 – 11 years 24-44 24-49
12 – 13 years 24-44 24-68
14 – 15 years 19-44 24-59
16 – 19 years 19-49 24-54



Clinical Significance
Significant elevations of ALT are found in diseases of the liver such as hepatitis, necrosis, jaundice, and cirrhosis. ALT levels can be elevated even before clinical jaundice appears.




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.