Tests & DiagnosticsLetter: ئ

GGT (gamma-GT)

GGT (ئەنزیمی جگەر و زەرداو)

An enzyme found in the liver and the bile ducts.

Definition

An enzyme found in the liver and the bile ducts. It is very sensitive: alcohol, some medicines and fatty liver can raise it. It is often read with ALP to tell whether a high ALP comes from the liver or from the bones.

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