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Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT/SGPT)

Test Code
ALT(SGPT)


CPT Codes
84460

Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL serum


Transport Container
Serum seperator tube/Gold top tube.


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature or Refrigerate.


Methodology
Multiple Point Rate

Reference Range
Male0-41 U/L
Female0-33 U/L


Clinical Significance
ALT is present in high activity in liver, kidney, heart and skeletal muscle. The major source of ALT is the liver, which has led to the measurement of ALT activity for the diagnosis of Hepatic diseases.  Elevated serum ALT is found in hepatitis, cirrhosis, obstructive jaundice, carcinoma of the liver and chronic alcohol abuse.  .  ALT is only slightly elevated in patients who have uncomplicated myocardial infarction.




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.