Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase (GGT)
GGT is sensitive to alcohol and biliary tract issues. Persistently elevated GGT in someone who reports moderate drinking usually means more than moderate. Also responds to NAFLD and certain medications.
- Category
- Liver
- Units
- U/L
- Reference range
- <60 U/L (men)
What does a high Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase result mean?
Alcohol, NAFLD, biliary obstruction, certain medications (anticonvulsants, NSAIDs).
What does a low Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase result mean?
Benign.
Why does Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase matter?
GGT is the honest alcohol marker. Pairs with ALT to characterise liver picture.
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