ALANINE AMINOTRANSFERASE (ALT/SGPT) PLASMA / SERUM

General Information

HLAB/HOL Code: ALT
UPHSM LIS Test #: 258
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 10 min.
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette

Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified

Volume: 0.1 ml Plasma or Serum
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: 1 Li Heparin Plasma Barrier Tube or 1 SST Tube
Collection Info:
Centrifuge and refrigerate specimen after collection.

Methods

Colorimetric

CPT Codes

84460

* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

Reference Range

F: 9 - 52 U/L
M: 21 - 72 U/L