Gamma Glutamyl Transferase (GGT) Build info

Synonyms

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

Short Name

GAMMA GT

Procedure Master Number

LAB85

Procedure ID

818

Clinical Info

Specimen Type

Blood

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 Laboratory

Northwell Health Laboratories

CPT

82977

PDM

5300140

Results