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Gamma Glutamyltransferase (GGT)

Additional Codes

LAB85

Performing Laboratory

MBMC Main Laboratory

Methodology

Enzymatic-Szasz

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Mint-green top (lithium heparin gel)
Specimen Volume: Full tube

Alternative Specimen Type: Serum

Alternative Container/Tube: Gold, Serum gel

Alternative Specimen Volume: Full tube

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
STAT: 1 hour after receipt in laboratory
Routine: within 4 hours

Reference Values

0 - 3 mo:      50-200 U/L

3 mo- 1 yr:   5-115 U/L

1-12 yrs:      7-32 I/U

>12 yr:         F: 5-35 U/L;  M: 10-50 U/L                   

          

Test Classification and CPT Coding

 

Test Classification:This test has been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer’s instructions.
CPT Code:
82977

 

Stability

5 days Refrigerated