Geisinger Proven Diagnostics Test Catalog
ALT |
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Test code: |
ALT |
Specimen type: |
Plasma or Serum* |
Tube type / collection container: |
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Specimen collection notes: |
*GMC/GWV Inpatients: Plasma separator tube. All Outpatient/Off-site specimens: Serum separator tube. |
What to submit: |
2 mL of serum or plasma; minimum 0.2 mL. |
Patient preparation: |
None. |
Specimen Processing Instructions: |
Allow serum to clot. Centrifuge serum or plasma at 1100-2000 g for a minimum of 10 minutes. |
Transport temperature: |
Refrigerated (preferred). Room temperature or frozen specimens also acceptable. |
Specimen stability: |
Room temperature: 3 days. Refrigerated: 7 days. Frozen: 7 days. |
Rejection criteria: |
Stability limits exceeded. |
Reference range: |
ALT (U/L) 0 - <1 yr: <49 > 1 yr: Male: 10-50. Female: 10-35. |
Alert limits: |
Above 500 U/L. |
Additional information: |
None. |
CPT code(s): |
84460 |
| Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding. Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed. The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. | |
Test includes: |
Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) |
Methodology: |
Spectrophotometric (Colorimetric)
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Synonyms: |
SGPT
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Clinical Significance: |
ALT is useful in the diagnosis and management of certain liver disorders such as viral hepatitis and cirrhosis. Signfiicant elevations of ALT occur in diseases of the liver and hepatotoxicity. |
Doctoral Director Review: |
Jay Jones Ph.D. 01/04/2013 |
Geisinger Medical Center: |
Geisinger Wyoming Valley: |
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| Performing laboratory: | Automated Chemistry | ATL+ |
| Doctoral director: | Jay Jones Ph.D. | Jay Jones Ph.D. |
| Technical specialist: | Larry Quinton | Melissa Whetstone |
| SMS Code: | 35701648 | 35701648 |
| Frequency: | Daily, Monday - Sunday | Daily, all shifts |
| Performed stat? | Y | N |
| Review/ revision date: | 01/04/2013 | 11/14/2012 |
| Reviewed/revised by: | Duane Sargent | Lisa Buzalka |
