CPT Code(s):

84460

Other Names:

Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT), Serum Glutamic Pyruvate Transaminase (SGPT)

Test Includes:

ALT

Specimen Requirements:

Serum(preferred)

Container

SST, Gold

Collection Instructions:

Separate samples as soon as possible

Stability:

Separated Samples are stable at Room temperature 1 day, Refrigerated 1 week

Rejection Criteria / Special Instructions:

Moderate to Gross hemolysis; excessive lipemia; improper labeling

Methodology:

Beckman AU 480