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Alternative Names:

Alanine aminotransferase

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

ALT

Specimen Types:

Blood

Container Types:

Lithium Heparin (with Gel)
SST

Adults Volume or Mass:

5 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

1 mL

Test performed at:

Alfred Hospital
Sandringham Hospital

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

24/7

MBS Rebatable:

Yes

MBS Item No.:

66500

Additional Notes:

Reference Intervals (Adult):

Male: < 40 U/L
Female: < 35 U/L

Source: RCPA/AACB Harmonised Reference Intervals from 13/7/2015.