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Test Code LAB85 GGT (GAMMA GT)

Method

Colorimetric

CPT(s)

Description CPT Code

Gamma Glutamyl Transferase                                                          

 82977

 

Specimen Information

Container Specimen Temperature Collect Vol Submit Vol Min Vol Stability
SST Serum Refrigerate 4 mL 0.6 mL 0.3 mL 5 days
Lithium Heparin (green top) Plasma Refrigerate 4 mL 0.6 mL 0.3 mL 5 days
Green Microtainer   Refrigerate 0.6 mL     5 days

Hemolysis affects results, please submit non hemolyzed sample.
While a microtainer is an optional tube type in rare circumstances, it is not recommended.

Reference Range

Age Sex Low High Units
0 - 15 days Male 19 196 U/L
15 days - 1 year Male   ≤113 U/L
1 year - 11 years Male   ≤13 U/L
11 years - 18 years Male   ≤17 U/L
≥18 years Male 15 73 U/L
0 - 15 days Female 19 196 U/L
15 days - 1 year Female   ≤113 U/L
1 year - 11 years Female   ≤13 U/L
11 years - 18 years Female   ≤17 U/L
≥18 years Female   <44 U/L

 

Instrumentation

Ortho Vitros 5600

Result Component(s)

Reporting Name Epic Code Atlas Code Mayo Access ID LOINC Code
GGT 12301001957 GGT FAH242 2324-2

 

Performing Location

University of Vermont Medical Center

Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority

Daily / 1 day / Available STAT

Section

Chemistry-1

Is the UVMMC lab NY State Certified to perform this testing?  Yes/No

Yes