Alanine Aminotransferase, Serum or Plasma
:0020008
#ExistMnemonic>Mnemonic: ALT *ExistMnemonic>
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Methodology:
Enzymatic
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Performed:
Sun-Sat
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Reported:
Within 24 hours
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Specimen Required:
#ExistCollect>Collect: One 4 mL plasma separator tube or serum separator tube.
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#ExistTransport>Transport: 1 mL plasma or serum at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.2 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.
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#ExistRemarks>Remarks: Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP.
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#ExistConditions>Unacceptable Conditions: Hemolyzed specimens. Specimens containing cellular material. Sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate should not be used as an anticoagulant.
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#ExistStability>Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 week *ExistStability>
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Reference Interval:
#ExistRefRange>By report (reports may vary based on instrumentation).
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