Details of the study

GGT

Other test name: Gamma GT, GGTP, GGT, glutamyltransferase
Material: Blood
Time to wait for result: next day result.
Patient preparation:
The patient does not need to be fasting
The test material is blood.
Significance of the test:
Gamma GT is an enzyme that is mainly produced in the liver. Its concentration in the blood increases when cells are destroyed (e.g., with bile stasis) and with increased production (e.g., alcohol abuse).
Significance of gamma GT test: indicates damage to liver parenchyma, bile ducts.
Abnormal values: in liver disease, in liver damage by drugs and organic solvents (such as carbon tetrachloride).
Preparation and preparation of the material:
The material for the study is blood taken for clotting.
Serum can be stored at refrigerator and room temperature - up to 7 days, whole blood -1 day.