Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase
Test Code
GGT
Description
Collect
Plain red top or SST tube.
Pediatric Collection
Minimum volume: 0.1 mL serum
Storage Transport Temp
Offsite: Send frozen serum Priority Overnight via FedEx and in a well insulated container on dry ice.
Stability
Stability after cell separation:
perform testing ASAP after collection.
1 month refrigerated at 2-8°C
1 year frozen at -20°C
Performed
Monday - Friday
Methodology
Enzymatic
Turnaround Time
4 hour routine, 1 hour STAT
Department
Core Lab
Synonyms
Enzymatic (Gamma Glutamyl Transferase);GGT
Reference Interval
| Gamma Glutamyl Transferase, Serum |
Human |
|
|
Male |
Female |
|
|
U/L |
||
|
Newborn - 9 years |
6-16 |
6-19 |
|
10 years - 18 years |
7-26 |
8-23 |
|
19+ years |
7-64 |
7-64 |
CPT Code
82977