Test Code LAB85 GAMMA GT
Additional Codes
CPT Code: 82977
Performing Laboratory
Peninsula Regional Medical Center - Chemistry
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Plasma
Draw blood in a green-top (lithium heparin) tube.
(Hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.) Spin down
and send 2 mL of lithium heparin plasma.
Note: 1. Indicate plasma.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Serum
Draw blood in a gold-top serum gel tube. (Hemolyzed
specimen is not acceptable.) Spin down and send 2 mL of
serum.
Note: 1. Indicate serum.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Reference Values
Males
0 days-3 months: 20-170 U/L
4-6 months: 5-93 U/L
7 months-9 years: 8-38 U/L
10-19 years: 7-30 U/L
≥20 years: 7-50 U/L
Females
0 days-3 months: 16-140 U/L
4-6 months: 13-123 U/L
7 months-9 years: 8-59 U/L
10-19 years: 7-23 U/L
≥20 years: 7-50 U/L
Additional Information
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