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GGT (LABCORP)
Test Code99901000062
Alias/See Also
LAB85: GGT | LABCORP EAP: 001958
CPT Codes
82977x1
Preferred Specimen
LABCORP LAB: Serum Separator Tube (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .7
Other Acceptable Specimens
LABCORP LAB: YELLOW TOP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .7
LABCORP LAB: LIME TOP- LIHEP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .7
LABCORP LAB: MICRO YELLOW: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .7
LABCORP LAB: RED TOP - PLAIN: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .7
LABCORP LAB: LIME TOP- LIHEP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .7
LABCORP LAB: MICRO YELLOW: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .7
LABCORP LAB: RED TOP - PLAIN: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .7
Transport Temperature
Test Includes: Blood films are stained and 100 neutrophilic (segmented and band forms only) leukocytes are scored from 0 to 4+ on the basis of the intensity of the precipitated dye in their cytoplasm. The values of the 100 cells are added and the total score reported. Specimen: Smears made from fingerstick or heparinized specimen; heparin (green-top) tube - slides must be made within 24 hours of collection. Volume: Six properly labeled blood films (slides) Minimum Volume: Two freshly made blood films Container: Slides; green-top (heparin) tube - slides must be made within 24 hours of collection. Collection: Prepare smears on six (frosted end) slides from either fingerstick blood or immediately after drawing into heparin Vacutainer® and mixing. Air dry the slides and label with patient’s name. Submit all. Note: Do not use EDTA anticoagulant. Do not fix slides with any type of fixative prior to submission. Storage Instructions: Smears are to be maintained at room temperature for up to seven days.
Report Available
LABCORP LAB
STAT: 5760 min
Routine: 5760 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 5760 min
Life or Death: 5760 min
STAT: 5760 min
Routine: 5760 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 5760 min
Life or Death: 5760 min
Last Updated: March 6, 2023