ALT (SGPT)
Abbreviation
ALT
Transport Temp
2-8 C (ice packs)
Stability
Separated specimen stable for 7 days at 2-8C, 60 days at -40C
Minimum Vol
0.5 mL
Alternative Specimens
Plasma (lithium heparin, sodium heparin, EDTA, sodium citrate) DO NOT USE AMMONIUM HEPARIN
Reference Ranges
0-55 U/L
Collection Instructions
Routine venipuncture
Transport Container
Draw tube or plastic pour off tube
Methodology
NADH (without P-5′-P)
Clinical Significance
Elevated levels found in liver disease, such as Hepatitis, Mono, and cirrhosis. ALT is a regarded as a reasonably specific indicator of liver disease.
Alternative Names
ALT-Alaninine Aminotransferase SGPT-serum glutamate-pyruvate transaminase
Anything else included in test?
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Serum