Laboratory Medicine
Test catalogue
Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase (GGT) | |
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Test NameGamma-Glutamyl Transferase (GGT) |
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Specimen Type / RequirementsContainer Type = Gold (SST) Minimum Testing Volume = 1ml Serum Tube must fill to at least ½ or greater of its vacuum capacity |
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Specimen HandlingCollection Instructions: Collect sample in a gold top (SST) EDTA plasma is also acceptable. Write your initials, date and time of collection on the collection label. Stability: Stable at room temperature for 1 week, refrigerated for 1 week and frozen -15 to -20°C for 2 months Transportation: Transport at room temperature ASAP. Spin if sample time of collection to time sample get to lab exceeds 2hrs Laboratory Staff Instructions: Separate serum or plasma from cells within 2 hours of collection. . Sample Rejection Criteria: Grossly hemolyzed samples, Unlabeled or Not Sufficient Quantity samples will be rejected |
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Required Documentation |
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Turnaround Time (TAT)1 hour STAT/Trauma, 2 hours routine |
Test Utilization |
Reference Value8 - 78 U/L |
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Test CodeGGT |
MethodologySpectrophotometric |
Testing LocationSMH-Biochemistry |
Other InformationLast Updated: June 06, 2019
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