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Alternative Names:

GGT
GT
Gamma Glutamyl Transferase

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

Specimen Types:

Blood

Container Types:

Lithium Heparin (with Gel)
SST

Adults Volume or Mass:

5 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

1 mL

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

24/7

MBS Rebatable:

Yes

MBS Item No.:

66500

Billing Information:

Also MBS Item Nos. 66503, 66506, 66509, and 66512

Additional Notes:

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

Source: Abbott Alinity kit insert version G93226R02, July 2021

Note: change to male reference interval from 01 April 2022.