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Alanine Aminotransferase

Order Code
10150
CPT
84460
Test Details
Synonyms

ALT

TAT

24 hours

Methodology

Enzymatic/Colorimetric

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Daily

Test Overview

Measures ALT enzyme activity in blood. Marker of liver cell injury, commonly elevated in hepatitis and liver disease.

Specimen Type

Serum or Plasma

Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Container

Gel-barrier tube or Red-top tube or Green-top (Heparin) tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 14 days
Order Code
10150
CPT
84460
Test Details
Synonyms

ALT

TAT

24 hours

Methodology

Enzymatic/Colorimetric

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Daily

Test Overview

Measures ALT enzyme activity in blood. Marker of liver cell injury, commonly elevated in hepatitis and liver disease.

Specimen Type

Serum or Plasma

Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Container

Gel-barrier tube or Red-top tube or Green-top (Heparin) tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 14 days