Order Code: C165
ABN Requirement: No
Synonyms: γ-glutamyl transferase; Gamma-glutamyl Transpeptidase; GGTP; Gamma GT; GTP; GGT
Specimen: Serum or EDTA Plasma
Volume: 0.5 mL
Minimum Volume: 0.2 mL
Container: Gel-barrier tube (SST, Tiger Top) or EDTA (Lavender Top) tube
Collection:
Serum:
- Collect and label sample according to standard protocols.
- Gently invert tube 5 times immediately after draw. DO NOT SHAKE.
- Allow blood to clot 30 minutes.
- Centrifuge for 10 minutes.
EDTA Plasma:
- Draw and gently invert 8 to 10 times.
- Centrifuge for 10 minutes.
- Pre-squeeze transfer pipet bulb and draw off approximately 2/3 of the upper plasma layer.
Note: This ensures that the buffy coat and red cells remain undisturbed. - Aliquot plasma into labeled transport tube and cap tightly. Discard original tube.
- Store transport tube refrigerated at 2-8°C until ready to ship.
Transport: Store serum or EDTA plasma at 2°C to 8°C after collection and ship the same day per packaging instructions provided with the Cleveland HeartLab shipping box.
Stability:
Ambient (15-25°C): 7 days
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 7 days
Frozen (-20°C): 1 year
Deep Frozen (-70°C): 1 year
Causes for Rejection: Specimens other than serum or EDTA plasma; improper labeling; samples not stored properly; samples older than stability limits
Methodology: Enzymatic Colorimetric Assay
Turn Around Time: 1 to 5 days
Reference Range:
| Gender | U/L |
| Male | 8-61 |
| Female | 5-36 |
Intended Use: A g-glutamyl transferase test can be used to differentiate between liver and bone disease as a cause for elevated alkaline phosphatase (ALP), to identify liver damage and to screen for chronic alcohol abuse.
Limitations: In very rare cases gammopathy may cause unreliable results.
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