Gardian Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 Just wondering whether someone might know.Under 'Enzymologie', there's a value for 'Transferase: G.G.T.' Any clues as to what it refers to?Thanks in anticipation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 Hope this helps... http://www.biooscientific.com/DetailProduct.aspx?itemId=337&CName=Life%20Science&SubName=Preclinical%20Chemistry&Name=Toxicity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanH Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 I know it can be elevated in heavy drinkers [B]It's a result that is often looked at if you have lost your license and are wanting it back... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gardian Posted August 27, 2011 Author Share Posted August 27, 2011 Thank you both - I had a sneaking suspicion that the old Cotes du Rhone might have something to do with it ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daft Doctor Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 Hi, Gamma Gluteryl Transferase (GGT) is one of a number of blood parameters often measured as part of 'Liver Function Tests'. GGT is an enzyme produced normally in the liver and can be raised for a number of reasons. Heavy alcohol consumption can indeed cause it to be raised, but it is not good or specific test, and mildly raised levels are so commonly found that we never consider the GGT in isolation from other liver blood parameters (along of course with a medical and social history). There is poor correlation between the actual GGT level and the presence of liver damage. Because of these reasons it is becoming less common for us GPs to request GGT levels routinely in the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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