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Glutamyl Transferase, Gamma

Alternate names:
gamma-GT, GGT
Laboratory:
Biochemistry
Specimen types:
Serum
Container types:
Serum tube with gelSerum tube with gel
Collection Instructions:
Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab
Sample haemolysis may make this test unreportable
Minimum Adult Volume:
1 mL
Paediatric Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL
Notes:

See also - Liver Function Tests

Frequency:
Daily
Result Turnaround Time:
4 hours
Reference Interval:

 

Units: IU/L

Age

Range 
<15D 17 - 175
15D - 1Y 5 - 101
1-11Y 4 - 12
11 - 18Y 4 - 16
   
Male   
Age  Range
18Y - 120Y 10 - 71
   
Female   
Age  Range 
18Y - 120Y 6 - 42

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