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HelpTest Code ALT(SGPT) Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT/SGPT)
Performing Laboratory
North Ottawa Community Hospital
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Mint-green top (plasma)
Accepted: Serum gel
Specimen Volume: Full tube
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Avoid hemolysis
Reference Values
Female: <35 U/L
Male: <50 U/L
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Multiple-point Rate
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Test Classification and CPT Coding
84460
Specimen Storage and Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
| Serum/Plasma | Room Temp | < 3 days |
| Refrigerated (primary) | <1 week | |
| Frozen | not acceptable |