Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)
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Test Utility
Used to diagnose liver diseases such as viral hepatitis, cirrhosis of the liver, and heart disease.
Urine Drug Screen Profile Includes:
Methodology
Based on the principles of Wroblewski and LaDue where ALT transfers the amino group from alanine to α-oxoglutarate to form glutamate and pyruvate. Through a series of reactions, the pyruvate ultimately produces NAD+ from NADH, which is measured as an indication of NADH consumption.
Methodology
Screen Test Name | Assay Type |
|---|---|
ETG
| DRI |
Amphetamine
| DRI |
Barbiturates
| DRI |
Benzodiazepine
| DRI |
Cotinine
| DRI
|
Cocaine
| DRI |
Methadone
| DRI |
Opiate
| DRI |
Oxycodone
| DRI |
THC
| DRI |
Fentanyl
| DRI |
Buprenorphine | CEDIA
|
PCP
| DRI |
Individual Test Information Including Methodology & Reference Ranges
Reflex to UTI Criteria
Specimen Collection and Preparation
Serum or plasma sample in the following tubes:
Preferred Specimen: One Gold-top or Red top SST tube. (Minimum Whole Blood: 4.0 mL)
Also acceptable: One Lithium Heparin tube OR one Lavender-top EDTA tube. (Minimum Whole Blood: 3.0 mL)
Specimen Storage and Stability
Sample should be centrifuged at 3000 rpm for 15 minutes within 1 hour of collection, and serum/plasma separated as soon as possible.
Serum Specimens:
Room Temperature: Not indicated
Refrigerated (2–8°C): 3 days
Frozen (-20°C or below): 30 days
Plasma Specimens:
Room Temperature (20–26°C): 7 days
Refrigerated (2–8°C): 7 days
Frozen (-20°C or below): Not indicated
Specimen Rejection
Insufficient sample volume
Sample not stored at proper temperature
Frozen whole blood
Hemolyzed samples
Severely lipemic specimens
Specimen labeled incorrectly or not labeled
Reference Range (Cutoff)
Screen Test Name | Screen Test Name Cutoff (ng/mL) |
|---|---|
Cocaine | 300 |
Screen Test Name | Screen Test Name Cutoff (ng/mL) |
|---|---|
Benzodiazepine | 200 |
Screen Test Name | Cutoff (ng/mL) |
|---|---|
Buprenorphine | 5 |
Screen Test Name | Screen Test Name Cutoff (ng/mL) |
|---|---|
Amphetamine | 500 |
Screen Test Name | Screen Test Name Cutoff (ng/mL) |
|---|---|
Barbiturates | 200 |
Screen Test Name | Screen Test Name Cutoff (ng/mL) |
|---|---|
ETG | 500 |
Screen Test Name | Screen Test Name Cutoff (ng/mL) |
|---|---|
ETG | 500 |
Screen Test Name | Screen Test Name Cutoff (ng/mL) |
|---|---|
EDDP | 100 |
Screen Test Name | Screen Test Name Cutoff (ng/mL) |
|---|---|
Fentanyl | 1 |
Screen Test Name | Screen Test Name Cutoff (ng/mL) |
|---|---|
Methadone | 300 |
Screen Test Name | Screen Test Name Cutoff (ng/mL) |
|---|---|
PCP | 25 |
Screen Test Name | Screen Test Name Cutoff (ng/mL) |
|---|---|
Opiate | 300 |
Screen Test Name | Screen Test Name Cutoff (ng/mL) |
|---|---|
Oxycodone | 300 |
Screen Test Name | Cutoff (ng/mL) |
|---|---|
Methamphetamine | 500 |
Screen Test Name | Cutoff (ng/mL) |
|---|---|
THC | 50 |
Screen Test Name | Cutoff (ng/mL) |
|---|---|
ETG | 500 |
Amphetamine | 500 |
Barbiturates | 200 |
Benzodiazepine | 200 |
Cotinine | 500 |
Cocaine | 300 |
Methadone | 300 |
Opiate | 300 |
Oxycodone | 300 |
THC | 50 |
Fentanyl | 1 |
Buprenorphine | 5 |
PCP | 25 |
Reference Range
Adults: 7 - 52 U/L
*Reference ranges provided for informational purposes only. See patient report for test interpretation.
Parameter | Reference Range |
|---|---|
Glucose | Negative |
Bilirubin | Negative |
Ketones | Negative |
Specific Gravity | 1.005 - 1.030 |
Blood | Negative |
pH | 5.0 - 8.0 |
Protein | Negative |
Urobilinogen | 0.0 - 1.0 mg/dL |
Nitrate | Negative |
Leukocyte Esterase | Negative |
Microscopic Evaluation | |
WBC | Negative |
RBC | Negative |
Hylaine Casts | Negative |
All other Parameters | Negative |
Parameter | Reference Range |
|---|---|
Microscopic Evaluation | |
WBC | Negative |
RBC | Negative |
Hylaine Casts | Negative |
All other Parameters | Negative |
Parameter | Reference Range |
|---|---|
Glucose | Negative |
Bilirubin | Negative |
Ketones | Negative |
Specific Gravity | 1.005 - 1.030 |
Blood | Negative |
pH | 5.0 - 8.0 |
Protein | Negative |
Urobilinogen | 0.0 - 1.0 mg/dL |
Nitrate | Negative |
Leukocyte Esterase | Negative |
CBC | Adult Male | Adult Female | Adult Female 10^3/uL | Adult Female % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
WBC
| 3.5-10.5 10³/uL | 3.5-10.5 10³/uL | ||
RBC
| 4.32-5.72 10⁶/uL | 3.9-5.03 10⁶/uL | ||
HGB | 13.5-17.5 g/dL | 12.0-15.5 g/dL | ||
HCT | 38.8-50.0% | 34.9-44.5% | ||
MCV | 81.2-95.1 fL | 81.6-98.3fL | ||
MCH | 27-35 pg | 27-35 pg | ||
MCHC | 31-36 g/dL
| 31-36 g/dL
| ||
RDW | 11.8-15.6% | 11.9-15.5%
| ||
PLT | 150-450 10³/uL | 150-450 10³/uL
| ||
Differential | Adult Male 10³/uL | Adult Male %
| ||
Neutrophils | 1.7-7.0 | 55-70
| 1.7-7.0
| 55-70 |
Lymphocytes | 0.9-2.9 | 20-40
| 0.9-2.9
| 20-40 |
Monocytes | 0.3-0.9 | 2-8
| 0.3-0.9
| 2-8 |
Eosinophils | 0.0-0.5 | 1-4
| 0.0-0.5
| 1-4 |
Basophils | 0.0-0.3 | 0.5-1
| 0-0.3
| 0.5-1 |
Immature Granulocytes | 0-0.5 | <1.0
| 0-0.5 | <1.0 |
CBC | Adult Male | Adult Female |
|---|---|---|
WBC | 3.5-10.5 10³/uL | 3.5-10.5 10³/uL |
RBC | 4.32-5.72 10⁶/uL | 3.9-5.03 10⁶/uL |
HGB | 13.5-17.5 g/dL | 12.0-15.5 g/dL |
HCT | 38.8-50.0 % | 34.9-44.5% |
MCV | 81.2-95.1 fL | 81.6-98.3 fL |
MCH | 27-35 pg | 27-35 pg |
MCHC | 31-36 g/dL | 31-36 g/dL |
RDW | 11.8-15.6 % | 11.9-15.5% |
PLT | 150-450 10³/uL | 150-450 10³/uL |
Test | Adult Male | Adult Female |
|---|---|---|
ESR | 0-10 mm/hr | 0-20 mm/hr |
CBC | Adult Male | Adult Female |
|---|---|---|
HGB | 13.5-17.5 g/dL | 12.0-15.5 g/dL |
HCT | 38.8-50.0% | 34.9-44.5% |
Test | Adult Male | Adult Female |
|---|---|---|
Reticulocyte Count | 0.0216 – 0.0858 10^6/uL | 0.0195 – 0.0755 10^6/uL |
Testing Description
State Reportable Infection
Pediatric Range
Click below for the Pediatric Reference Ranges.
Test Code
ALT
Performed
Monday – Saturday
Result available within 24 hours of receipt in laboratory
NOTE: Specimens are refrigerated (2-8°) for 7 days before disposal
Contacts
Vibra Health Laboratory
1307- A, Allen Dr.
Troy, MI 48083
(248) 846-0663
Last Updated
4/17/23 v.1