Alanine aminotransferase (ALT)

Test/Investigation

Alanine aminotransferase (ALT)

Site(s) or Laboratory offering Test/Investigation

NNUH, QEH, JPUH

Units

U/L

Comments/Precautions

Increased levels indicate liver cell damage of any cause.

Sample type

Serum

Turnaround times (TAT) Urgent/Routine/GP or OPD

1 hour / 4 hour / by 8am next day

Reference intervals (adult unless stated)

0 – 55 U/L

If UKAS Accredited Test indicate at which site

Y NNUH