Test Code GGT Gamma Glutamyl Transferase (GGT)
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube: Gold top tube(s)
Specimen Tpye: Serum
Specimen Volume: 1.0 mL of serum
Collection Instructions:
Note: Please ensure that specimens are labeled correctly. Two patient identifiers are required.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Performing Laboratory
The Valley Hospital
Reference Values
See lab report for reference range.
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82977
Specimen Stability:
Specimen Type(s) |
Storage Condition(s) |
Storage Duration |
Serum |
Room temperature |
up to 7 days |
2–8°C |
up to 7 days |
|
Frozen at -20°C |
up to 6 months |
Method Name
Kinetic Photometric
INTENDED USE:
Aiding in the diagnosis and treatment of hepatobiliary disease and in the evaluation of patients with alcoholism.
Day(s) Performed
Monday thorugh Saturday