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HelpTest Code LAB132 Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)
Performing Lab
Arnot Ogden Medical Center / Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital
Ordering Recommendations
Diagnosis and monitoring of liver disease associated with hepatic necrosis.
Included in CMP, Liver Panel & Hepatic Panel.
Collect
Serum or Plasma
Collection Device
Lithium Heparin Green Top Tube or Gold Top Tube
Specimen Handling
Sample must be separated within 2 hours of collection.
Stability (from collection to initiation)
|
Room Temp |
8 Hours |
| Refrigerated | 3 days |
| Frozen | Undetermined |
Storage/Transport Temperature
Room Temp, Refrigerated or Frozen
Specimen Volume
5 mL
Minimum Requirements
1 mL
Remarks
TURN AROUND TIME
|
STAT |
1 Hour |
| Routine | 8 Hours |
Methodology
Kinetic Rate Absorbance
Start Date
9/13/2017
Last Review Date
6/19/2025
7/3/25 AP