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CPOE Test Name
ALT; ALT/SGPT
Synonyms
Alanine Amino Transferase
Specimen Type
Plasma
Specimen Requirements
5 mL light green top tube (lithium heparin); light green cap microtainer acceptable; 2 mL blood
Reference Values
10 – 49 U/L
Causes for Rejection
Wrong container
Turn Around Time
Routine: 2-4 hrs. STAT: 1 hr.
CPT / HCPCS Code
84460
Performing Lab
Core Laboratory AD 3301 721-2120
Special Instructions
Results for ALT may be negatively affected by the administration of Sulfasalazine and Sulfapyridine. To minimize the bias, samples should be collected prior to administration of the relevant drugs.