ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Gamma Glutamyl Transferase, Serum or Plasma : 0020009

Mnemonic: GT

Methodology: Enzymatic
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: Within 24 hours
Specimen Required: Collect:  One 4 mL serum separator tube or plasma separator tube. Also acceptable: K-EDTA

Transport:  1 mL serum or plasma at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.5 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.

Pediatric Collection/Transport:  0.2 mL serum or plasma at 2-8°C.

Remarks:  Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP.

Stability:  After separation from cells: Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 2 months
Reference Interval:
By report (reports may vary based on instrumentation)
CPT Code(s): 82977
 
 

 

 

 
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