Test Code ALT Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)

Performing Laboratory

Hunterdon Medical Center Laboratory

Specimen Required

Container/Tube
Acceptable	PST (Li Hep) Gel- Mint Green Top
Acceptable	SST
Specimen Volume	3.0 mL
Minimum Volume	1.0 mL

Specimen Type

Plasma/Serum

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Specimen Stability

Specimen	Temperature	Time Frame
Plasma	Refrigerated 2-8°C	7 days
Serum-gel tube	Refrigerated 2-8°C	7 days

Updated June 2020

Reject Specimen Due To

Hemolysis

Day(s) Test Set up

Monday through Sunday

Reference Values

Female	10-33 U/L
Male	13-41 U/L

Methodology

Enzyme catalyzed oxidation.

CPT Code

84460

Loinc Code

1744-2