Alanine Transferase

Test information: The major source of alanine aminotransferase (ALT) is the liver. Elevated ALT is found in patients with hepatitis, cirrhosis, obstructive jaundice, carcinoma of the liver, or chronic alcohol abuse. ALT is more liver specific than AST and ALT elevations persist for longer periods of time. 

Specimen Type(s)

• Blood;

Other Acceptable Specimen Type(s)

N/A

Specimen Container - Adult

• N/A;

Specimen Container - Paediatric

• N/A;

Analytes

• N/A;

Part of a test profile?

Liver function

Volume (min) of sample to be sent to laboratory

4mls or 1x paediatric tube

Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport

N/A

Maximum add on time

5 days

Units and Reference Ranges / Interpretation

RR for Males and Females - less than 1yr -5-51 U/L 1yr to less than 13yrs - 11-30 - U/L RR for Female -13yr to less than 19yrs - 8-24 - U/L RR for Male - 13yr to less than 19yrs - 10-33 - U/L RR for Males and Females - 19yrs & above - 0-55 - U/L

UKAS number

8869

UKAS accredited test?

Yes

Comments

N/A

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