Synonyms |
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SGPT,
alanine aminotransferase. |
Clinical
Indications |
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ALT is
a sensitive test of hepatocyte damage and may be elevated in
asymptomatic individuals with viral hepatitis.
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Part of
Profile |
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Liver Function
Test, Bone.
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Request Form |
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Combined Pathology Blood form
(Yellow/Black)
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Availability |
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On request.
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Specific
Criteria |
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None
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Turnaround
Time |
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Same day
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Specimen |
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Serum
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Volume |
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2 ml
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Container |
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Yellow top (SST) tube
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Collection |
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No
specific collection conditions
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Causes for
Rejection |
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Unlabelled sample
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Reference
Range |
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ALT: Less than 40 IU/L.
A raised ALT is the most common abnormality of LFT's. ALT
levels are particularly affected by obesity (BMI > 30);
alcohol abuse and certain medications may also cause rises in
ALT. See
interpretative algorithm for raised ALT
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