Her SMP was calculated on earnings received from the period 1st September 1995 to 31st October 1995. With effect from the 1st December 1995, Mrs Alabaster received a pay rise. However, this was not reflected in her SMP, as it was not within the âset periodâ used to calculate average earnings.
Alanine transaminase (ALT) blood test. The alanine transaminase (ALT) blood test measures the level of the enzyme ALT in the blood. A blood sample is needed. No special preparation is needed. When the needle is inserted to draw blood, some people feel moderate pain. Others feel only a prick or stinging.
The alanine aminotransferase test (ALT) can reveal liver damage. It is probably the most specific test for liver damage. However, the severity of the liver damage is not necessarily shown by the ALT test, since the amount of dead liver tissue does not correspond to higher ALT levels.