Topic | Details |
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Pre-Test Information | No Special Preparation Required |
Report Delivery | Daily |
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Specimen: | 2 mL (1 mL min.) serum from 1 SST. Ship refrigerated or frozen. Hemolysed specimens are not acceptable. | ||||||
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Method: | IFCC | ||||||
Report: | Daily | ||||||
Usage: | This enzyme is found in many organs including the liver. Though nonspecific, it is used to detect and monitor liver disease and other medical conditions. This is a more sensitive test in alcoholic liver disease than SGPT. | ||||||
Doctor Specialty: | Gastroenterologist | ||||||
Disease: | Disorders of Liver | ||||||
Home Collection: | Available | ||||||
Pre Test Information: | No special preparation required. |