Gamma GT-114

Test info

  
Gamma GT
  
114
  
82977.0
  
GGT
  
Gamma glutamyl transferase
GGT
GGTP

Specimen

  
Lithium heparin (Li hep) plasma
  
  
1.0 mL
  
0.2 mL
  

Immediately following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gentle inverting 8 - 10 times to prevent clotting

  

Spin

  

Lt green plasma separator (PST)

 

  
Serum
  
  

Immediately following collection, thoroughly mix sample by gently inverting 5 times

 

  
  1. Allow sample to clot for a minimum of 30 minutes
  2. Spin within two (2) hours of sample collection

 

  

Serum separator (Gold SST) tube

  

Refrigerated (preferred) - 7 days

Ambient - 7 days

Frozen - 1 year

  
  • Improper labels (unlabeled or mislabeled)
  • Hemolysis (some procedures)
  • Improper anticoagulant or ratio
  • Delay in transport
  • Improper storage temperature affecting results
  • Improper container
  • Leaking container resulting in compromised specimen
  • Quantity not sufficient (QNS)

Performance

  
AHL - Chemistry: C
  
Daily
  
1 day
  

Enzymatic

Clinical and Interpretive info

  
Males 8 - 61 U/L
Females 5 - 36 U/L

 

Billing

  
82977
  
Yes
  

Tracking

  
11/30/2001
  
12/22/2022
  
01/09/2024