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RESULT
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Test Name :
Alanine Aminotransferase (SGPT) (ALT), Serum
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Order Code :
ALT
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Synonyms:
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SGPT; Alanine Aminotransferase, Glutamic Pyruvate Transaminase
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Specimen Type:
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Plasma/Serum
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Container Type:
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Mint-top gel tube (Lithium heparin) or SST Gold-top tube
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Required Volume:
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2 mL
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Minimum Volume (Pediatric):
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1 mL
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Methodology:
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Spectrophotometry
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Standard Run Times:
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24 Hours per Day
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Turnaround Time:
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24 hours/next day
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Special Handling:
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Refrigerate
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CPT Codes:
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84460
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LPCH EPIC Code:
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LAB132
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SHC EPIC Code:
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LABALT
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Department:
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Chemistry
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