ALT (Alanine Aminotransferase)

This Medical Laboratory Science lesson in Clinical Chemistry supports laboratory science learning and laboratory interpretation for medical laboratory students and professionals.

Interpret ALT as a relatively liver-selective aminotransferase with hepatocellular injury framing.

Foundational26 min read21 sectionsClinical Chemistry
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Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives

Section: Learning Objectives

Each objective below describes a competency you will apply at the chemistry bench, not rote definitions in isolation.

  • Interpret ALT as a relatively liver-selective aminotransferase
  • Apply preanalytical and analytical caveats before reporting ALT
  • Relate ALT elevation patterns to hepatocellular injury framing