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* About 90% sensitive for cholestasis (with ALP) |
* About 90% sensitive for cholestasis (with ALP) |
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**Often only rise after several days |
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* Isolated elevation of GGT may be caused by enzyme induction from [[Alcohol use disorder|alcohol]] or aromatic medications, without liver disease[[CiteRef::PMID10221307]] |
* Isolated elevation of GGT may be caused by enzyme induction from [[Alcohol use disorder|alcohol]] or aromatic medications, without liver disease[[CiteRef::PMID10221307]] |
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** Aromatic medications include, commonly, [[phenobarbital]], [[phenytoin]], and others |
** Aromatic medications include, commonly, [[phenobarbital]], [[phenytoin]], and others |
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Revision as of 14:27, 9 November 2021
Interpretation
- About 90% sensitive for cholestasis (with ALP)
- Often only rise after several days
- Isolated elevation of GGT may be caused by enzyme induction from alcohol or aromatic medications, without liver disease1
- Aromatic medications include, commonly, phenobarbital, phenytoin, and others
- Elevation is usually about twice the upper limit of normal
References
- ^ PMID10221307
