CbIBoY
06-06-2003, 12:04 AM
What is it exactly?
Test: GAMA GLUTAMYL TR
Units: Units/L
Results: 81
Reference Range: 8.00-50.00
As you can see it is very high.
[This message has been edited by CbIBoY (edited 06-05-2003).]
Test: GAMA GLUTAMYL TR
Units: Units/L
Results: 81
Reference Range: 8.00-50.00
As you can see it is very high.
[This message has been edited by CbIBoY (edited 06-05-2003).]
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Lindarella
06-06-2003, 01:50 AM
It's a test that measures the amount of the enzyme GGT in the blood. It's used to detect diseases of the liver, bile ducts, and kidney and to differentiate liver or bile duct disorders from bone disease.
Greater-than-normal levels may indicate:
congestive heart failure
cholestasis (congestion of the bile ducts)
cirrhosis
hepatic (liver) ischemia (blood deficiency)
hepatic (liver) necrosis (tissue death)
hepatic tumor
hepatitis
hepatotoxic drugs
Drugs that can increase GGT levels include alcohol, phenytoin, and phenobarbital. So if you drink a lot, it could skew the results.
Greater-than-normal levels may indicate:
congestive heart failure
cholestasis (congestion of the bile ducts)
cirrhosis
hepatic (liver) ischemia (blood deficiency)
hepatic (liver) necrosis (tissue death)
hepatic tumor
hepatitis
hepatotoxic drugs
Drugs that can increase GGT levels include alcohol, phenytoin, and phenobarbital. So if you drink a lot, it could skew the results.

