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HelpTest Code 0209973 Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT), Serum or Plasma
Methodology
Enzymatic [NADH (without P-5'-P]
Performing Laboratory
Alomere Health Hospital Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Collection Container/Tube:
- Preferred: Gold (gel separator) or Red (plain)
- Acceptable: Plasma, Green top (lithium heparin)
Specimen Volume: 2.0 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.2 mL
Collection Instructions: Hemolysis may cause falsely elevated results.
Reject Due To:
Hemolysis: 2+
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Reference Values
Female ≤34 U/L
Male ≤45 U/L
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
84460