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Common causes of a high Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase (GGT)
- Cholestasis / biliary disease
- Alcohol use
- Enzyme-inducing drugs
- Fatty liver
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What causes a high Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase (GGT)?
Normal range 8-61 U/L (0.13-1.02 µkat/L SI). Specimen: Serum. See the full Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase (GGT) reference page for critical values and nursing considerations.
What is the normal range for Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase (GGT)?
The standard teaching reference range for Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase (GGT) is 8-61 U/L in conventional units, or 0.13-1.02 µkat/L in SI units. This value is measured in serum.
| Specimen | Serum |
|---|---|
| Conventional range | 8-61 U/L |
| SI range | 0.13-1.02 µkat/L |
| Panel | Liver Function (LFTs) |
Full details, including nursing considerations, on the Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase (GGT) normal range page. Reference ranges vary by laboratory, method, age, sex, and population - always use the range printed on the actual result.
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