Test Name
ALANINE AMINOTRANSFERASE
Aliases
SERUM GLUTAMIC-PYRUVIC TRANSAMINASE, SERUM GLUTAMATE PYRUVATE TRANSAMINASE
Abbreviations
ALT, SGPT, GPT
Test Classification
INDIVIDUAL
Department
ROUTINE CHEMISTRY
Sub Department
-
TAT Category
BUSINESS (WORKING) TIME
Estimated TAT
2
TAT Units
HOURS
Test Requirements
Serum in plain tube (red top) or SST tube (yellow top) or in a separation vial. Centrifuge tubes within 1 hour. Separate centrifuged serum in plain tubes within 1 hour.
SHIPPING/ TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS
Shipping Temperature: Refrigerated (Preferred)
STABILITY IN SERUM/PLASMA
Room Temperature: 3 days at 20-25°C │ Refrigerated: 7 days at 2-8°C │ Frozen: 7 daysat -20°C
Clinical Utility
Diagnose and monitor liver disease.
Last Review
26th Feb 2026