ALT (SGPT)

Abbreviation

ALT

Transport Temp

2-8 C (ice packs)

Stability

Separated specimen stable for 7 days at 2-8C, 60 days at -40C

Minimum Vol

0.5 mL

Alternative Specimens

Plasma (lithium heparin, sodium heparin, EDTA, sodium citrate) DO NOT USE AMMONIUM HEPARIN

Reference Ranges

0-55 U/L

Collection Instructions

Routine venipuncture

Transport Container

Draw tube or plastic pour off tube

Methodology

NADH (without P-5′-P)

Clinical Significance

Elevated levels found in liver disease, such as Hepatitis, Mono, and cirrhosis. ALT is a regarded as a reasonably specific indicator of liver disease.

Alternative Names

ALT-Alaninine Aminotransferase SGPT-serum glutamate-pyruvate transaminase

Anything else included in test?

N/A

Preferred Specimen

Serum