Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase

Also known as: GGT, Gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase

Specimen requirements

Adult sample type: Serum (gold/yellow top SST)

Paediatric sample type: Plasma (orange top paediatric tube)

Collection requirements: No special requirements

Cost

Price on application

Turnaround time

Please see Turnaround times

Analytical method

Spectrophotometry - Enzymatic - L-Gamma-Glutamyl-3-Carboxy-4-Nitroanilide Substrate

Analysis undertaken at these site(s)

• John Radcliffe Hospital
• Churchill Hospital
• Horton General Hospital

Reference intervals

Female

All ages: 15 - 40 IU/L

Male

All ages: 15 - 40 IU/L