Test Code GPT Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT/SGPT), Plasma or Serum
Additional Codes
LAB132
Methodology
Used to monitor this liver-specific enzyme.
Performing Laboratory
St. Mary's Regional Medical Center-Chemistry
CPT: 84460
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Plasma
Container/Tube: Light green-top (lithium heparin) tube
Specimen: 1 mL of lithium heparin plasma
Transport Temperature: Ambient
Collection Instructions:
Note: 1. Indicate plasma.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Serum
Container/Tube: Plain, red-top tube or serum gel tube
Specimen: 1 mL of serum
Transport Temperature: Ambient
Collection Instructions:
Note: 1. Indicate serum.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Reference Values
Males
1-7 days: 20-54 IU/L
8-30 days: 24-54 IU/L
1-3 months: 27-54 IU/L
4-6 months: 26-55 IU/L
7-12 months: 26-59 IU/L
1-3 years: 19-59 IU/L
4-10 years: 24-49 IU/L
12-13 years: 24-68 IU/L
14-15 years: 24-59 IU/L
16-19 years: 24-54 IU/L
>20 years: 30-65 IU/L
Females
1-7 days: 21-54 IU/L
8-30 days: 22-46 IU/L
1-3 months: 26-61 IU/L
4-6 months: 26-51 IU/L
7-12 months: 26-55 IU/L
1-3 years: 24-59 IU/L
4-10 years: 24-49 IU/L
10-13 years: 24-44 IU/L
14-15 years: 19-44 IU/L
16-19 years: 19-49 IU/L
>20 years: 12-78 IU/L
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Available STAT