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Alanine Aminotransferase Blood Test (ALT)

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$43.50 $29.00

Total reviews 410


  • Tests Included: 1

  • Est. 5-7 (business days) Turnaround

  • Specimen type: Blood

  • Quest Diagnostics Location

Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) measurements are particularly useful in the diagnosis and management of certain liver diseases, e.g., viral hepatitis and cirrhosis. ALT activity in tissue is generally much lower than aspartate aminotransferase (AST) activity and is found in highest concentrations in the liver. Significant elevations of ALT occur only in diseases of the liver. ALT is often measured in conjunction with AST to determine whether the source of the AST is the liver or the heart. ALT is normally not elevated in cases of myocardial infarction, i.e., a normal ALT, in conjunction with an elevated...

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  • Tests Included: 1

  • Est. 5-7 (business days) Turnaround

  • Specimen type: Blood

  • Quest Diagnostics Location

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Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) measurements are particularly useful in the diagnosis and management of certain liver diseases, e.g., viral hepatitis and cirrhosis. ALT activity in tissue is generally much lower than aspartate aminotransferase (AST) activity and is found in highest concentrations in the liver. Significant elevations of ALT occur only in diseases of the liver. ALT is often measured in conjunction with AST to determine whether the source of the AST is the liver or the heart. ALT is normally not elevated in cases of myocardial infarction, i.e., a normal ALT, in conjunction with an elevated AST, tends to suggest cardiac disease. However, slight elevations of ALT may occur if an infarct destroys a very large volume of heart muscle.

Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)

  • Test Code: 823
  • CPT Code: 84460
  • Alternate Name: SGPT, ALT, Serum glutamic-pyruvic transaminase
  • Test Instructions : The assay manufacturer, Beckman Coulter, warns that patients treated with sulfasalazine may generate false low results for ALT.

    Please do not exercise prior to testing. It is best that your blood is taken in a rested state.

  • Fasting: No
  • Methodology: Spectrophotometry (SP)
  • Results In: 5-7

    Note: Turn around times on results are an estimate and are not guaranteed. The lab may need additional time due to holidays, confirmation/repeat testing, etc. You can contact us to discuss when your results should be ready and we will contact the lab on your behalf immediately.

Male (U/L) Female (U/L)
<1 Month 3-25 3-25
1-11 Months 4-35 3-30
1-3 Years 5-30 5-30
4-12 Years 8-30 8-24
13-15 Years 7-32 6-19
16-19 Years 8-46 5-32
≥20 Years 9-46 6-29
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