γ-glutamyltransferase

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Interpretation

  • About 90% sensitive for cholestasis (with ALP)
  • 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

  1. ^ PMID10221307