Test Code 0209973 Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT), Serum or Plasma
Methodology
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 (sodium or 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: 4+
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Reference Values
0-55 U/L
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
84460