Laboratory Medicine Program
Gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT)
(GGT, Gamma GT)
Clinical Decription:
The measurement of gamma-glutamyl transferase is used mainly in the diagnosis and treatment of hepatobiliary disease and in the evaluation of patients with alcoholism.
Method: Automated/Manual
Component Tests Used: n/a
Reference Ranges Used:
M: 11-59 U/L ; F 8-33 U/L
Specimen Type: serum or plasma
Collected In: Lithium heparin
Volume: 150 uL (minimum: 100 uL)
Shipping: serum or plasma sent frozen at -10C or colder
Special Instructions: n/a
Testing Schedule(s): on demand.
Turnaround Time: 1 day
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