Synonyms
SGPT, ALT, Serum Glutamate Pyruvate Transaminase
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
RCHSD Chemistry
Epic ID
LAB132
Lab Test Days
As received
Standard TAT
3 hours
Stat TAT
1 hour
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1.0 ml Blood
Container Type
Light Green (Lithium Heparin PST)
Collection Instructions
Avoid hemolysis (Red top tube also acceptable)
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Ambient-OK
Test Volume Required
0.3 ml plasma or serum
Minimum Test Volume
0.3 ml plasma or serum
Processing Instructions
Centrifuge and separate.
Comments
NOTE: For small infants, 0.6 ml in light green microtainer is acceptable.
CPT Codes
84460
Revised
01-26-06
Initials
LGS