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9 Νοε 2021 · Having a higher-than-normal GGT level in your blood may indicate that a condition or disease is damaging your liver. However, the GGT test alone cannot identify the specific cause of the damage. In general, the higher the GGT level, the greater the damage to your liver.
24 Μαρ 2018 · Gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT) is found in hepatocytes and also biliary epithelial cells. 2 It is a non-specific but highly sensitive marker of liver damage and cholestasis. ALP and GGT are interpreted together to localise the source of raised ALP in the blood:
31 Ιαν 2018 · when to request liver blood tests and how to interpret the results; actions to take if results of liver blood tests are abnormal; approaches to common conditions, including non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Find key points and implementation actions for STPs and ICSs at the end of this article
Interpreting abnormal liver function tests (LFTs) and trying to diagnose any underlying liver disease is a common scenario in Primary Care. Chronic liver disease is often asymptomatic and the first sign of liver damage may be a raised liver enzyme in an otherwise well patient.
Together your results may show one of the following: High levels of ALP and high levels of GGT means your symptoms are likely due to liver disorder and not a bone disorder. High levels of ALP and low or normal GGT means it's more likely you have a bone disorder. If you have questions about your results, talk to your health care provider.
Isolated GGT (gamma glu-tamyl transpeptidase) elevations are common, and do not indicate serious or progressive liver disease. No specific evaluation apart from a history and physical examination is needed.
Gamma glutamyl transferase (GGT or ‘Gamma GT’) Bilirubin Albumin Clotting studies, i.e. prothrombin time (PT) or international normalised ratio (INR) Each of these has results given to them in numbers and values. The laboratory provides a ‘normal value’ or ‘reference value’ to the test, which shows the doctor, nurse or specialist
