| Specimen Type | Specimen Stability | Reference Range |
| Serum-SST | 7 Days 2-8° C | 9-64 U/L |
Specimen Requirements
Preferred amount: 1.0 mL Serum
Minimum amount: 0.5 mL Serum |
Method
Kinetic
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Schedule
Mon-Sat
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Turn-Around Time
24hrs; Also offered STAT at an additional charge
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Instructions/Notes
Centrifuge required?: Yes
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Clinical Utility
To differentiate between liver and bone disease as a cause for elevated alkaline phosphatase (ALP); sometimes to help detect liver disease and/or alcohol abuse. Elevated GGTP and ALP together are consistent with biliary disease.
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CPT Codes
82977
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