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Alanine Aminotransferase

Source

Blood

Mnemonic

ALT

Specimen Requirements

1 x 5 mL light green (mint) top PST tube. Gold top SST tube is also acceptable.

0.2 mL plasma or serum

Minimum Blood Volume for Patients less than 45 kg (100 lb) Including Neonates and Pediatrics

Specimen Handling

Additional Information

ALT can also be performed on fluids (test mnemonic FLALT)

Testing Location

Chemistry-All Sites

Testing Frequency

Daily

Alternate Name(s)

ALT

Reference Interval

Age	Male	Female	Units
0-17 years	1-35	1-35	U/L
18-150 years	1-60	1-40	U/L

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