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Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT/SGPT), Plasma or Serum
Test CodeGPT
CPT Codes
84460
Preferred Specimen
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Plasma
Draw blood in a green-top (lithium heparin) tube. Spin specimen
down and send 1 mL of plasma.
Note: 1. Indicate plasma.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Serum
Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube. Spin specimen down and send
1 mL of serum. (SST acceptable)
Note: 1. Indicate serum.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Plasma
Draw blood in a green-top (lithium heparin) tube. Spin specimen
down and send 1 mL of plasma.
Note: 1. Indicate plasma.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Serum
Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube. Spin specimen down and send
1 mL of serum. (SST acceptable)
Note: 1. Indicate serum.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Methodology
Enzymatic
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday
Reference Range
Males
0-7 days: 6-40 U/L
8-30 days: 10-40 U/L
1-3 months: 13-39 U/L
4-6 months: 12-42 U/L
7 months-1 year: 13-45 U/L
1-3 years: 5-45 U/L
4-7 years: 10-25 U/L
7-11 years: 10-35 U/L
12-13 years: 10-55 U/L
14-15 years: 10-45 U/L
16-19 years: 10-40 U/L
>19 years: <50 U/L
Females
0-7 days: 7-40 U/L
8-30 days: 8-32 U/L
1-3 months: 12-47 U/L
4-6 months: 12-37 U/L
7 months-1 year: 12-41 U/L
1-3 years: 5-45 U/L
4-6 years: 10-25 U/L
7-9 years: 10-35 U/L
10-13 years: 10-30 U/L
14-15 years: 5-30 U/L
16-19 years: 5-35 U/L
>19 years: <35 U/L
Performed By
North Mississippi Medical Center Pathology Department
Performing Laboratory
NMMC Pathology Department