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Order Code LAB17 Gamma-Glutamyltransferase (GGT), Plasma or Serum

Additional Codes

Test Name in EPIC

EPIC Test Code           

Mnemonic

RV GAMMA-GLUTAMYLTRANSFERASE

LAB17

GGTP

 

Useful For

Diagnosing and monitoring hepatobiliary disease, it is currently the most sensitive indicator of liver disease

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Plasma or Serum

Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Green-top (lithium heparin) gel tube

Acceptable: Plain, red-top tube or SST

Specimen Volume: 2 mL

Pediatric (minimum) volume: 0.5 mL

Specimen Stability

Specimen Type Temperature Stability              
Plasma or Serum Ambient 7 days
  Refrigerated (preferred) 7 days
  Frozen 2 months

Reference Values

12 - 73 U/L

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Performing Laboratory

Ridgeview Medical Center Laboratory

Methodology

Multiple-point rate

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82977