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Laboratory

ALT

Alanine aminotransferase

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What ALT stands for

ALT is a medical abbreviation for alanine aminotransferase. TermDecode files it under laboratory abbreviations.

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Risk

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Safer Alternative

Alanine aminotransferase

Seen in context

ALT 40 U/L

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Other laboratory abbreviations

CBC

Complete blood count

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BMP

Basic metabolic panel

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CMP

Comprehensive metabolic panel

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LFT

Liver function tests

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UA

Urinalysis

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ABG

Arterial blood gas

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