SGPT (ALT)
SGPT (ALT)
Categories
- Chemistry
- Health Assessment and Safety
General Information
Name | Information |
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Code: | T508 |
Matrix: | Serum / Plasma |
Application: | Insurance Risk Assessment, Wellness |
Turnaround Time: | Daily |
Analytical - Method: | This assay follows the recommendations of the IFCC, but was optimized for performance and stability. ALT catalyzes the reaction between L-alanine and 2-oxoglutarate. The pyruvate formed is reduced by NADH in a reaction catalyzed by lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) to form L-lactate and NAD+. |
Reportable - Test Results Type: | Quantitative |
Units - Conventional: | U/L |
Specimen Information
Name | Information |
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Minimum Volume: | 300 µL |
Preferred Volume: | 500 µL |
Rejection Criteria: | Improper labeling, improper sample handling, and wrong sample type. |
Collection Instructions: | See “Blood Collection” |
Collection Patient Preparation: | NA |
Container: | For specimen collection and preparation, only use suitable tubes or collection containers. Only the specimens listed below were tested and found acceptable. Serum (free from hemolysis). Plasma (free from hemolysis): Li-heparin and K2-EDTA plasma. |