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Unit Code 800040:
Gamma-Glutamyltransferase (GGT), Serum

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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 is due to skeletal disease (normal GGT) or

reflects the presence of hepatobiliary disease (elevated GGT).

 

GGT is also used as a screening test for occult alcoholism.

Method Name

Enzymatic, colorimetric

Reporting Name

Gamma Glutamyltransferase (GGT), S

Ordering Mnemonic

JC/GGT
GGT/JC

Aliases

Gamma Glutamyltransferase (GGT), S Calcium Total, S Performed at Mayo Clinic Jacksonville

Gamma-Glutamyltranspeptidase (GGTP) Performed at Mayo Clinic Jacksonville

GGT (Gamma-Glutamyltransferase) Performed at Mayo Clinic Jacksonville

GGTP (Gamma-Glutamyltranspeptidase) Performed at Mayo Clinic Jacksonville

Transpeptidase, Gamma-Glutamyl Performed at Mayo Clinic Jacksonville

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