Gamma Glutamyl Transferase (GGT)

Synonyms

• GAMMA GT
• GAMMA-GLUTAMYL
• GAMMA-GLUTAMYL TRANSPEPTIDASE
• GAMMA-GLUTAMYLTRANSPEPTIDASE
• LAB85

Cerner Name

Gamma Glutamyl Transferase

Clinical Info

Specimen Sources

Blood, Arterial Blood, Capillary Blood, Central Line Blood, Venous

Specimen Types

Blood

Specimen Volume

Container

Gold Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
 
Plasma
Container/Tube:  Mint green-top (lithium heparin gel) tube(s)
Specimen:  1 mL of lithium heparin plasma
Transport Temperature:  Refrigerate
Collection Instructions:
Note:  1. Indicate plasma on request form.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
 
Serum
Container/Tube:  Gold-top tube(s)
Specimen:  1 mL of serum
Transport Temperature:  Refrigerate
Collection Instructions:
Note:  1. Indicate serum on request form.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).

Transport Instructions

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

7 days Room Temperature
7 days Refrigerated
12 months Frozen

Methodology

Colorimetric, Enzymatic

Days Performed

Monday through Sunday, Continuously

Performing Laboratories

Northwell Health Laboratories

CPT

82977

PDM

5300140

Results

Result Interpretation

Forms