Pathology

Test & Collection Guide

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Alanine (Amino)transferase

Alternate names:

ALAT, ALT, SGPT

Laboratory:

Biochemistry

Specimen types:

Serum

Container types:

Serum tube with gel

Collection Instructions:

Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab
Sample haemolysis may make this test unreportable

Minimum Adult Volume:

1 mL

Paediatric Minimum Volume:

0.4 mL

Notes:

See LFT

Frequency:

Daily

Result Turnaround Time:

4 hours

Reference Interval:

Male 5 - 40 U/L

Female 5 - 30 U/L

AST and ALT moving to an improved assay method as of 16/10/2024 at Maroondah lab only. Note some patients may have mildly discrepant results. There is no change to reference intervals.