Model Chemistry - Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)

ALT is an enzyme that has been reported as present in a variety of tissues. The liver is the major source of ALT.

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Methodology

Enzymatic

Patient Preparation

None

Preferred Specimen

1.0 mL serum (0.5 mL minimum) collected in serum separator tube (SST/Tiger Top)

Alternate Specimen

1.0 mL EDTA plasma (0.5 mL minimum) collected in plasma separator tube (Pearl Top)

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (ship on frozen cold packs)

Stability

Refrigerated: 7 days

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