Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD72183Version 1 (DRAFT)
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Lab Quest DiagnosticsLab Test ID 482
Gamma‑Glutamyl Transferase (GGT)
Also known as: GGT
Clinical Use
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Gamma‑Glutamyl Transferase (GGT) is an enzyme measured in the blood that serves as an indicator of liver function, particularly in evaluating bile duct and hepatic injury or cholestasis. Elevations in GGT are commonly associated with liver disease, bile duct obstruction, and certain forms of alcohol or drug-induced liver injury.
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