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RESULT
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Test Name :
Alanine Aminotransferase (SGPT) (ALT), Plasma/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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1 mL whole blood
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Minimum Volume (Pediatric):
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0.6 mL (1 full microtainer tube) whole blood
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Methodology:
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Spectrophotometric (Colorimetric)
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Standard Run Times:
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24 hours/7 days a week
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Turnaround Time:
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24 hours/next day
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Special Handling:
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Specimens must be centrifuged within 2 hours of collection. After centrifugation, specimens are stable for 7 days at 2 to 8°C.
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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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Causes For Rejection:
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Specimens collected in container types not listed above.
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Department:
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Chemistry
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