Gamma glutamyl transferase (GGT)

BC0141

Synonym(s):
Specimen Container
Gel separator tube (Adult)
Microtube (Paeds)
Specimen Requirement

​Plain Blood
Adult: 5 mL
Paediatric: 1.3 mL


Invert blood 5 times after blood collection ensures the clot-activating factors is well mixed with the blood. This will ensure results are reliable.

Orderable as Urgent? Yes
Turn Around Time
Average 2 hrs (1 - 3 hrs)
Reference Value(s)

 

Age

Reference Range (U/L)

Female

Male

0 - <15 days

23 - 219

15 days - <1 year

8 - 127

1 year - <11 years

6 - 16

11 years - <19 years

7 - 21

≥19 years

<38

<55

Testing Laboratory Location KKH
Laboratory Clinical Chemistry
Contact Number 6394 1383
Day and Time Performed
Daily, 24 hrs
Orderable on CPOE? Yes
Downtime Form

Clinical Chemistry - Form A

Change History Notes

  • 12 Jul 2024 05:00 PM

    Updated Reference Value(s).

  • 27 May 2024 08:00 AM

    Update of Specimen Requirement.

  • 19 Oct 2021 03:40 PM

    ​Updated Specimen Requirement.

Back: eLab Book (Test Catalogue)

Last Updated - 05 Apr 2025