Unit Code 460073:
Gamma Glutamyltransferase (GGT), Serum
Useful For
GGT measurement is principally used to diagnose and monitor
hepatobiliary disease. It is currently the most sensitive enzymatic
indicator of liver disease. GGT in serum can be used to ascertain
whether observed elevations of ALP are due to skeletal disease
(normal GGT) or reflect the presence of hepatolbiliary disease
(elevated GGT). GGT is also used as a screening test for occult
alcholism.
Method Name
Photometric
Reporting Name
Gamma Glutamyltransferase (GGT), S
Ordering Mnemonic
NE/GGT
GGT/NE
Aliases
Gamma-Glutamyltranspeptidase (GGTP) Performed at Mayo New England
GGT (Gamma-Glutamyltransferase) Performed at Mayo New England
GGTP (Gamma-Glutamyltranspeptidase) Performed at Mayo New England
Transpeptidase, Gamma-Glutamyl Performed at Mayo New England
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