ALT is measured as part of the LFT profile.
Tube
01 (SE) – Serum Gel
ID
Tests&Tubes0002
Additional Information
ALT catalyses the interconversion of amino acids and alpha-ketoacids by transfering amino groups. Present in hepatocyte cytosol. Wide tissue distribution but activity lower than in hepatic tissue. Levels may be raised when there has been damage to skeletal muscle e.g rhabdomyolysis.
Turn Around
A&E: N/A
Day Case: N/A
In-Patient: 6 Hours
Out-Patient: 24 Hours
GP: 24 Hours
Send to
Blood Sciences Cross Site
Contact
For further details please contact Leeds Pathology customer services: [email protected]
Collection Con
Intensive care units, renal unit, transplant unit, patients on IV heparin use lithium-heparin (Green with Yellow ring) tube. Minimum volume: 500µl serum / plasma
Instructions for Lab: Store at 2 to 8C centrifuged prior to analysis if delayed
Sample REQ
Blood
Ref. Range Notes
Units
IU/L