Gamma Gt

Pathology category

Biochemistry

Code

GGT

Referral code

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Test information

Sensitive liver enzyme, elevated in numerous states.

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

Reference range

<6 Months:

Male: 12 – 122 IU/L

Female 15 – 132 IU/L

Adult:
Male: < 55 IU/L
Female: < 38 IU/L

Source: Beckman Coulter

Tube type

Tube type info

Adults: 5ml Serum SST (gold top)

Special requirements

Minimum volume

Adults: 0.5 ml

Assay frequency

Run daily at local laboratory

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

TAT Inpatient

8 hrs

TAT GP/Outpatient

48 hrs

Referral lab

Local, Clinical Biochemistry