Test Code LAB0213462 Gamma-Glutamyltransferase (GGT), Plasma
Methodology
L-Gamma-Glutamyl-3-Carboxy-4-Nitroanilide Substrate
Useful for the detection of cholestatic liver disease and drug and alcohol abuse.
Performing Laboratory
CentraCare Laboratory Services
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Green top (Lithium heparin/PST)
Acceptable: Serum(Red top, Gold/SST), Na Heparin plasma (label specimen appropriately)
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Minimum: 0.25 ml
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Reference Values
0-30 days: 24-171 U/L
1-4 months: 16-147 U/L
4-6 months: 5-93 U/L
>6 months: 8-38 U/L
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82977