Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • LAB85
  • Soft Test Code:
  • GGT
Alternate Names
  • Gamma GT
  • GGT
  • GGTP

Specimen Collection & Preparation

Specimen Requirements:

-OR-

1.0 mL Plasma in a PST Mint Green Top Tube - Li Heparin
Minimum Volume:
0.25 mL Plasma*

* This volume does not allow for repeat testing

Collection Instructions:

Avoid hemolysis


Transport and Storage:
  • Ambient (18-24°C): 7 Days
  • Refrigerated (2-8°C): 7 Days

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

Male: 2 - 44 U/L

Female: 3 - 23 U/L


Methodology:
  • Enzymatic

Production Schedule

Sites Performed
  • Parkview Huntington Hospital
  • Parkview Randallia Hospital
  • Parkview Regional Medical Center
Days Performed
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Departments
  • Chemistry
Turn Around Time

Same day/next day


Coding & Compliance

CDM

01423871


CPT Coding

82977


Medical Necessity May Apply