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Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT/SGPT)

Message
Day(s) Test Set Up: Monday through Sunday


Test Code
ALT


CPT Codes
84460

Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL plasma


Other Acceptable Specimens
Serum
 


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


Transport Container
PST Tube


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
No hemolysis


Methodology
Multiple Point Rate

Reference Range
Males: 0-50 U/l
Females: 0-35 U/L


Clinical Significance
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.



Last Updated: January 15, 2020


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.