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HelpTest Code CHEM51 GGT
Synonym
- GGT
Specimen Required
Preferred Container/Tube: Mint Green Top
Acceptable Container/Tube: Mint Green Top, Gold SST Top
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Refrigerated: 5 days
Rejected Due To
- Gross hemolysis
- Gross icterus
- Quantity not sufficient
- Quality not acceptable
Reference Values
| FEMALE | MALE |
|---|---|
| 0-182 days: 15-132 U/L 183-365 days: 8-39 U/L 1-12 years: 8-22 U/L 13-18 years: 8-24 U/L 19+ years: 8-64 U/L |
0-182 days: 12-122 U/L 183-365 days: 8-39 U/L 1-12 years: 8-22 U/L 13-18 years: 8-42 U/L 19+ years: 8-64 U/L |
Method Description
Photometric rate
Cautions
Falsely elevated GGT results may be observed in patients taking antiepileptic drugs (phenytoin, barbiturates).
Performing Lab
Clinical Lab UH
Clinical Lab University East
Clinical Lab Martha Morehouse
Clinical Lab Spielman
Clinical Lab West Campus
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
Same day/1 day
Reporting Name
GGT
CPT Code Information
82977
LOINC Code Information
2324-2