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Test Code LAB85 GGT (GAMMA GT)

Important Note

Test subject to Medicare National Coverage Determination (NCD) 190.32 - Gamma Glutamyl Transferase.

While a microtainer is an optional tube type in rare circumstances, it is not recommended.

Additional Codes

Epic Code Atlas Code Mayo Access ID Order LOINC Legacy Code
LAB85 GGT FAH242 2324-2 GGT

 

Result Component(s)

Reporting Name Epic Code Atlas Code Mayo Access ID LOINC Code
GGT 12301001957 GGT FAH242 2324-2

 

Specimen Information

Container Specimen Temperature Collect Vol Submit Vol Min Vol Stability
SST Serum Refrigerate 4 mL 0.6 mL 0.3 mL 5 days
Lithium Heparin (green top) Plasma Refrigerate 4 mL 0.6 mL 0.3 mL 5 days
Green Microtainer   Refrigerate 0.6 mL     5 days

Hemolysis affects results, please submit non hemolyzed sample.
While a microtainer is an optional tube type in rare circumstances, it is not recommended.

Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority

Daily / 1 day / Available STAT

Method

Colorimetric

CPT(s)

Description CPT Code

Gamma Glutamyl Transferase                                                          

 82977

 

Instrumentation

Ortho Vitros 5600

Reference Range

Age Sex Low High Units
0 - 15 days Male 19 196 U/L
15 days - 1 year Male   ≤113 U/L
1 year - 11 years Male   ≤13 U/L
11 years - 18 years Male   ≤17 U/L
≥18 years Male 15 73 U/L
0 - 15 days Female 19 196 U/L
15 days - 1 year Female   ≤113 U/L
1 year - 11 years Female   ≤13 U/L
11 years - 18 years Female   ≤17 U/L
≥18 years Female   <44 U/L

 

Section

Chemistry-1

Performing Location

University of Vermont Medical Center

Is the UVMMC lab NY State Certified to perform this testing?  Yes/No

Yes