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HelpEpic Test Code LAB85 Gamma Glutamyl Transferase
Performing Location(s)
BMC
Synonyms
GGT; g-glutamyl transferase
Specimen Type
Serum
Preferred Container
Gold or Red top
Blood Tube Draw Volume
Min 50% draw volume
Minimum Volume to Submit for Testing
0.5 mL Serum or Plasma
- Multiple test can be performed from this volume. For question please contact the lab at 547-3975
Transportation Needs
Deliver specimen to laboratory within 1 hour of collection if unspun. If not possible see "storage Requirements".
Storage Requirements
Sample tubes should be centrifuged within 2 hours of collection
Gold tops DO NOT ALIQUOT
Aliquot Red tops
See Causes of Rejection for temperature requirements.
Causes for Rejection
Mislabeled or unlabeled specimen
Less than 50% draw for Vacutainer tubes
> 1 month refrigerated
> 24 hours room temperature
> 1 year Frozen
Hemolysis > 350 mg/dL HgB
Lipemia > 1000 mg/dL Trig
Bilirubin > 40 mg/dL Bili
NaF
Reference Values
| Population | Units | Reference Range |
| Less than 1 week old | U/L | 8 - 260 |
| > 1 week old | U/L | 9-64 |
Days of Analysis
All
Available STAT
Yes
Methodology
Beckman AU/Dx Series
CPT Code
82977
Last Updated
27-NOV-24 MS