Alanine transaminase (ALT)

BC0011

Synonym(s):
Specimen Container
Gel separator tube (Adult)
Microtube (Paeds)
Specimen Requirement

Plain Blood
Adult: 5 mL
Paediatric: 1.3 mL


Invert blood 5 times after blood collection ensures the Clot-activating factors is well mixed with the blood. This will ensure results are reliable.

Orderable as Urgent? Yes
Turn Around Time
 Average 2 hrs ( 1 - 3 hrs)
Reference Value(s)

 

Age

Reference Range (U/L)

Female

Male

0 - <1 year

5 - 33

1 year - <13 years

9 - 25

13 years - <19 years

8 - 22

9 - 24

≥19 years

0 - 55


Testing Laboratory Location KKH
Laboratory Clinical Chemistry
Contact Number 6394 1383
Day and Time Performed
Daily, 24 hrs
Orderable on CPOE? Yes
Downtime Form

Clinical Chemistry - Form A

Change History Notes

  • 12 Jul 2024 12:00 PM

    ​Updated Reference Value(s).

  • 19 Oct 2021 11:00 AM

    Updated Specimen Requirement.

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Last Updated - 27 May 2025