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Additional Codes
Epic# -
LAB85
Cerner name(s):
- Gamma Glutamyl Transferase (GGT)
- Gamma GT
- Gamma Glutamyl Trans
Performing Lab(s)
Memorial-Belleville only
Specimen Requirement (s)
Specimen Type: plasma (preferred) or serum
Container/Tube: Mint green LiHep tube (preferred), lavender (EDTA) or plain red top
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: NA
Unacceptable Conditions
Avoid hemolysis.
Day(s)/Shift(s) Test Set Up and Turnaround Time
Sunday through Saturday
Hours: 24 hours
Turnaround Time:
STAT: No
Routine: less than 24 hours from receipt.
Transport and Stability
Transport temperature: Ambient to lab
Reference Values
|
Age |
Sex |
Reference Values |
|
0 minutes – 3 months |
Female |
20 – 200 |
|
3 months – 1 year |
5 – 115 |
|
|
1 – 12 years |
5 – 35 |
|
|
>12 years |
5 – 35 |
|
|
0 minutes – 3 months |
Male |
20 – 200 |
|
3 months – 1 year |
5 – 115 |
|
|
1 – 12 years |
5 – 35 |
|
|
>12 years |
10 – 50 |
CPT/LOINC Codes
82977