Test Code LAB132 Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT), Plasma or Serum
Reporting Title
ALT
Methodology
Roche Diagnostics: RMH, BH, DH, DHC, DMH, GCMH, GMC, GMH, MGH, MH, OBH, PMH, WECC, HMH, SH, SMC, VWH Core Laboratories
ALT originates primarily in the liver, but also in kidneys, heart, skeletal muscle, and other organs. It is elevated with hepatic disease, myocardial infarction, muscular dystrophy, and organ damage.
Performing Laboratory
OhioHealth Laboratory Services - RMH, BH, DH, DHC, DMH, GCMH, GMC, GMH, HMH, MGH, MH, OBH, PMC, SH, WECC, SMC and VWH Core Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Preferred:
Serum
Draw blood in a gold-top serum gel tube(s). Spin down and send 1 mL of serum refrigerated. (Hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.)
Note:
1. A specked top serum gel tube(s) or a plain, red-top tube(s) is also acceptable.
2. Indicate serum on request form.
3. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Alternate :
Plasma
Draw blood in a mint green-top (heparin) gel tube(s). Spin down and send 1 mL of heparinized plasma refrigerated. (Hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.)
Note:
1. Indicate plasma on request form.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Roche Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
---|---|---|
Serum or plasma | Refrigerated | 7 days |
Frozen | 1 month | |
Ambient | No |
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate: OK
Ambient: No
Frozen: OK
Reference Values
Males: 0-50 U/L
Females: 0-35 U/L
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday; Continuously
Test Classification and CPT Coding
84460