Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)
- Useful for:
Alanine aminotransferase (ALT), also referred to as glutamic pyruvic transaminase (GPT), is an enzyme involved in amino acid metabolism. Significantly elevated levels of ALT in human serum can be detected in a variety of liver-related diseases, such as hepatitis, mononucleosis, and cirrhosis.
- Method Name: NADH
- Other Common Names: GPT
- Medicover Laboratories Code Name: 13
- Fasting or other requirements: None
- Specimen Type: Serum
- Specimen Required Supplies: Serum gel vial (preferred), Red top vial (acceptable)
- Specimen Volume: 0.5ml
- Specimen retention time: 7 days
- Report Available: Same day/1 day
- Performing Laboratories Location: Central Lab, BOCOC Lab and Apollonio Lab
