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(GGTP or GGT) Gama Glutamyl transpeptidase?
Confirms findings of increase in ALP to the effect of cholestasis.....probably think bone if the GGTP comes back normal and they aren't pregnant
On a recent blood test for my liver my LDH count was 128 and my GGTP count was 87 what does that mean?
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What does low sgot level in blood mean?
Transaminases (SGTP) & (SGOT): These are enzymes that are primarily found in the liver. Drinking too much alcohol, certain drugs, liver disease and bile duct disease can cause high levels in the blood. Hepatitis is another problem that can raise these levels. Low levels of GGTP may indicate a magnesium deficiency. Low levels of SGPT and SGOT may indicate deficiency of vitamin B6.
Gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase?
DefinitionGamma-glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT) is a test to measure the amount of the enzyme GGT in the blood.Alternative NamesGamma-GT; GGTP; GGTHow the test is performedBlood is typically drawn from a vein, usually from the inside of the elbow or the back of the hand. The site is cleaned with germ-killing medicine (antiseptic). The health care provider wraps an elastic band around the upper arm to apply pressure to the area and make the vein swell with blood.Next, the health care provider gently inserts a needle into the vein. The blood collects into an airtight vial or tube attached to the needle. The elastic band is removed from your arm.Once the blood has been collected, the needle is removed, and the puncture site is covered to stop any bleeding.In infants or young children, a sharp tool called a lancet may be used to puncture the skin and make it bleed. The blood collects into a small glass tube called a pipette, or onto a slide or test strip. A bandage may be placed over the area if there is any bleeding.How to prepare for the testThe health care provider may advise you to stop taking any drugs that can affect the test.Drugs that can increase GGT levels include alcohol, phenytoin, and phenobarbital.Drugs that can decrease GGT levels include clofibrate and birth control pills.How the test will feelWhen the needle is inserted to draw blood, some people feel moderate pain, while others feel only a prick or stinging sensation. Afterward, there may be some throbbing.Why the test is performedThis test is used to detect diseases of the liver or bile ducts. It is also done along with other tests, such as the ALP test, to tell the difference between liver or bile duct disorders and bone disease.Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) is increased in liver and bile duct disease as well as in bone disease. GGT is only increased in liver and bile duct disease, but not in bone disease. So, a patient with an elevated ALP and a normal GGT probably has bone disease, not liver or bile ducts disease.Normal ValuesThe normal range is 0 to 51 international units per liter (IU/L).Note: Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories. Talk to your doctor about the meaning of your specific test results.What abnormal results meanGreater-than-normal levels of GGT may indicate:Congestive heart failureCholestasis(congestion of the bile ducts)CirrhosisHepatitisLiver ischemia (blood flow deficiency)Liver necrosisLiver tumorUse of hepatotoxic drugs (drugs toxic to liver)What the risks areThere is very little risk involved with having your blood taken. Veins and arteries vary in size from one patient to another and from one side of the body to the other. Taking blood from some people may be more difficult than from others.Other risks associated with having blood drawn are slight but may include:Excessive bleedingFainting or feeling light-headedHematoma (blood accumulating under the skin)Infection (a slight risk any time the skin is broken)ReferencesBerk PD, Korenblat KM. Approach to the patient with jaundice or abnormal liver test results. In: Goldman L, Ausiello D, eds. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007:chap 150.
