γ-glutamyltransferase
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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
