GAMMA-GLUTAMYL TRANSFERASE (GGT)
Test Code: GGT
Performing Lab: LRH
CPT Code: 82977
Specimen Container
Light Green (PST) tube; Green-top (heparin) tube, Serum separator-tube, or Red-Top Tube
Volume
1.0 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Temperature
Ambient, Refrigerate, or Frozen
Specimen Handling
Separate serum or plasma from cells within 45 minutes of collection. If red-top tube or green-top tube is used, transfer separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube.
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Schedule
Set up & reported Monday thru Sunday on all shifts.
Stability
Separated specimens are stable for 8 hours at 20-24 C, 7 days at 2-8 C, or longer when frozen -20 C or below.
Unacceptable Conditions
Tubes containing potassium oxalate or sodium fluoride; Gross hemolysis; lipemia; Improper labeling
| Result Code | Result Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| GGT_V | GGTP | 2324-2 |
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