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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.
1 Αυγ 2024 · High levels of GGT can indicate damage to the liver or bile ducts, or other conditions. A typical range for GGT levels in adults and children is between 0 and 50 international units per liter...
29 Μαΐ 2023 · Tests for gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) are important in the diagnosis of liver/biliary tract disease and useful in identifying alcohol abuse. Read on to learn more about the function of GGT, its health effects, and ways to lower GGT levels.
High levels of GGT may indicate: Scarring of the liver (cirrhosis) Blocked flow of bile from the liver (cholestasis) Inflammation of the liver (hepatitis) Lack of blood flow to the liver. Liver tissue death. Liver cancer or tumor.
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. Learn more about laboratory tests, reference ranges, and understanding results .
A GGT test is most often used to: Help diagnose liver disease. Figure out if liver damage is due to liver disease or a bone disorder. Check for blockages in the bile ducts. Screen for or monitor alcohol use disorder (AUD). Drinking alcohol increases GGT levels. Most people with AUD have high GGT levels. Why do I need a GGT test?
Gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT) levels in the blood can be a sensitive marker of liver injury but the extent to which they give insight into risk across multiple outcomes in a clinically useful way remains uncertain. Methods.
