What is a good GGT number?
What is a good GGT number?
In adults, GGT levels in the range of 0 to 30 IU/L are normal. Anything above 30 IU/L could be a sign that your liver isn’t working the way it should. Several types of liver disease can cause a rise in GGT, including: Viral hepatitis.
What is a GGT score?
Gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) is an enzyme that is found in many organs throughout the body, with the highest concentrations found in the liver. GGT is elevated in the blood in most diseases that cause damage to the liver or bile ducts. This test measures the level of GGT in a blood sample.
What is a normal range for GGT?
The normal range for adults is 5 to 40 U/L. Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories. Some labs use different measurements or may test different specimens. Talk to your provider about the meaning of your specific test results.
What is a normal GGT level for a woman?
The reference ranges for GGT are as follows : Male and female age 45 years and older: 8-38 units/L or 8-38 international units (IU)/L (SI units) Female younger than age 45 years: 5-27 units/L or 5-27 IU/L (SI units) Elderly: Slightly higher than adult level.
What does it mean if GGT is low?
The GGT level in the blood is low. It is not associated with any medical condition or disease. It may be a consequence of an unbalanced diet with deficiency of magnesium or vitamin B6. GGT low level can be also present in case of hypothyroidism.
Is GGT elevated in fatty liver?
Frequently elevated GGT levels can be evaluated as a significant factor for changes in fatty liver. Elevated GGT in non-alcohol drinkers is sometimes a surrogate marker for fatty liver [13, 14]. Our data suggest that frequently elevated GGT levels are probably a good predictor of fatty liver changes to come.
Should I be worried if my GGT is low?
Usually, the higher the level of GGT, the greater the level of damage to the liver. If your results show you have low or normal levels of GGT, it means you probably don’t have liver disease. Your results may also be compared with the results of an ALP test.
What does it mean if my GGT is low?
If your results show you have low or normal levels of GGT, it means you probably don’t have liver disease. Your results may also be compared with the results of an ALP test. ALP tests help diagnose bone disorders.
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How are GGT results interpreted in liver panel?
Results of the GGT are interpreted along with ALP results and with other tests results that may have been performed at the same time, such as a liver panel. An elevated ALP with a high GGT level helps rule out bone disease as the cause of the increased ALP level.
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What are the other names for GGT test?
Other names: gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase, GGTP, Gamma-GT, GTP What is it used for? A GGT test is most often used to: Help diagnose liver disease
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