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Gamma-Glutamyltransferase (GGT), Plasma or Serum
Test CodeGGT - NOCO
CPT Codes
82977
Preferred Specimen
1 ml plasma from Green top (Lithium Heparin)
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Note: For neonate requirements see Neonate Minimum Blood Volumes
Note: For neonate requirements see Neonate Minimum Blood Volumes
Other Acceptable Specimens
1 mL serum from Serum Gel or Red Top
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
| Plasma Li Hep | Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Serum SST | Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Red Top – Separated | Refrigerated | 7 days |
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis
Methodology
Spectrophotometric
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday; Continuously
Report Available
Same day
Reference Range
NCMC
5-80 U/L
MMC
MALE
0 - 6 months: 12 - 122 IU/L
6 months - 1 year: ≤ 39 IU/L
1 -13 years: 3 - 22 IU/L
13 - 19 years: ≤ 42 IU/L
19 - 150 years: 5 - 80 IU/L
FEMALE
0 - 6 months: 15 - 132 IU/L
6 months - 1 year: ≤ 39 IU/L
1 -13 years: 4 - 31 IU/L
13 - 19 years: 4 - 29 IU/L
19 - 150 years: 5 - 60 IU/L
5-80 U/L
MMC
MALE
0 - 6 months: 12 - 122 IU/L
6 months - 1 year: ≤ 39 IU/L
1 -13 years: 3 - 22 IU/L
13 - 19 years: ≤ 42 IU/L
19 - 150 years: 5 - 80 IU/L
FEMALE
0 - 6 months: 15 - 132 IU/L
6 months - 1 year: ≤ 39 IU/L
1 -13 years: 4 - 31 IU/L
13 - 19 years: 4 - 29 IU/L
19 - 150 years: 5 - 60 IU/L
Performing Laboratory
Mckee Medical Center Laboratory
North Colorado Medical Center Laboratory
