| Test Name: Alanine Aminotransferase | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternate Test Names | ALT (Alanine Amino Transferase) | ||
| PLS Test Code | ALT | Laboratory | Biochemistry |
| Specimen | Blood | Analysis Performed On | Serum |
| Container | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | Container colour | White |
| Multiple specimens | OR Lithium Heparin Gel Tube | ||
| Required Volume Adult (mL) | 9 | Req Vol Paediatric (mL) | 2 |
| Reference Ranges | Male < 45 U/L, Female < 34 U/L, Paediatric [0-16 years] 13 - 45 U/L | ||
| Turnaround Time Routine | 4 Hours | Turnaround Time Urgent | 2 Hours |
| Turnaround Other | |||
| Days test is performed | Daily | Transport | Room temperature |
| Special Requirements | None | ||
| Patient Preparation | None | ||
| Collection Instructions | Venepuncture. | ||
| Clinical Information | |||
| Sent to Reference Laboratory | No | ||
| Ref Laboratory Name | |||
| Estimated Patient Fee | N/A | ||
| Last Updated | 16-Apr-2007 (Version: 1.05) | ||