Test Code ALT Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT), Plasma or Serum
Performing Laboratory
Chilton Hospital Laboratory-ChemistryMethodology
Multi-point RateSpecimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Plasma or serumContainer/Tube: Light-green top (lithium heparin gel), gold or tiger top (serum gel)
Specimen Volume: Full tube
Specimen Transport Temperature
AmbientReference Values
MalesAdults: 21-72 U/L (age-specific)
Females
Adults: 9-52 U/L (age-specific)
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through SundayTurnaround Time:
Routine-8 hours