Gamma glutamyl transferase (GGT)

Test/Investigation

Gamma glutamyl transferase (GGT)

Site(s) or Laboratory offering Test/Investigation

NNUH, QEH, JPUH

Units

U/L

Also Known as/Frequency of Test

GGT, γGT, gammaGT

Comments/Precautions

Sensitive indicator of liver disease. Increased after exposure to enzyme inducing drugs (including ethanol).

Sample type

Serum

Turnaround times (TAT) Urgent/Routine/GP or OPD

1 hour / 4 hour / by 8am next day

Reference intervals (adult unless stated)

Male: <55 U/L
Female: <38 U/L

If UKAS Accredited Test indicate at which site

Y NNUH, QEH

Source

Abbott Alinity kit insert [G93226R02]