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Do you have to fast before a ggt blood test?
need not
What does high CGT blood test mean?
What causes elevated GGT related to liver
Are they testing for THC in a GGT test?
GGT tests are for liver function, not drugs. So the answer is no. Then again...nothing says the doctor can't also order a THC screen at the same time as the GGT test.
What is the tube color for the GGT test?
blue
What color blood tube to use for ggt test?
A gold or red/gray tiger top tube (serum separator tube) is typically used for GGT (gamma-glutamyl transferase) testing. This tube contains a clot activator and gel separator to obtain serum for testing.
Is a ggt reading of 235 reason for alarm if sgot and sgpt are normal?
A GGT reading of 235 is elevated and may warrant further investigation, even if SGOT (AST) and SGPT (ALT) levels are normal. Elevated GGT can indicate liver disease, bile duct problems, or alcohol consumption, among other issues. It's important to consult a healthcare professional for a comprehensive evaluation and to determine the underlying cause of the elevated GGT.
What is GGT testing?
Gamma Glutamyltransferase. It is a liver function test used in the diagnosis and monitoring of hepatobiliary diseases.
What are the symbols ALP and GGT?
ALP stands for alkaline phosphatase, which is an enzyme found in the liver and bones. GGT stands for gamma-glutamyl transferase, another liver enzyme that helps in the metabolism of compounds in the liver. Both ALP and GGT levels are often measured in blood tests to assess liver function.
What does it mean when you ggt is high?
my ggt result is 91.9 u/L.WHAT DOES IT MEAN
What color tube is used for a ggt?
A gold or tiger-top tube is typically used for a gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) test. This type of tube contains a gel separator and clot activator, which helps with serum separation.
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.
Does one need to worry about a ggt level of 235 if sgot and sgpt levels are normal?
GGT level of 235 is high for adults. Both GGT and Alkaline Phosphatase(ALP) go high in obstruction to bile flow. Increased GGT can be seen in Alcoholism, Granulomatous hepatitis, Drug induced hepatitis, Intra hepatic space occupying lesions, and bile flow obstructions. The high levels should be interpreted with clinical history and findings in each case.
