ALT Fluid

Diagnostic Use

ALT is an enzyme predominantly found in hepatocytes.

Department

Core Biochemistry

Delphic Registration Code

FLUD

Synonyms

Fluid Alanine Aminotransferase
Fluid SGPT

Turnaround Time

8 hours

Test Code

3690

Specimen Type

• Fluid

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Pottle

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

5.0

Additional Specimen Information

Viscous samples unsuitable.

Aliquot Instructions

Transport to Lab

Ambient (8 - 24 degrees Celsius)

Interpretation

It is rarely necessary to measure ALT in body fluid. It is recommended that you discuss with a chemical pathologist before requesting this test.

Please note that the ALT assay has not been validated for measurement on body fluid specimens. Results must be interpreted with caution.

Reference Intervals

N/A

Test Method

Performed on Beckman Coulter AU5822 analyser using Beckman Coulter reagents.

Non-Funded Test Cost

$4.57 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

3690

Contact Information

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