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What Causes Rise In GTTP Blood Levels From 188 To 223?

My GTTP Blood level was 188 it was retested a week later and it was up to 223 what does this mean I don t seem to be getting any answers from my MD except for we have to test it again in 10 days a abdominal ultrasound was done and they said everything looks good
Mon, 17 Nov 2014
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Gama Glutamyl Transpeptidase (aka Gama Glutamyl Transferase - GGT) normally presents in liver, pancreas, kidney and prostate. It is increased in Alcoholism, Cholestasis and Recovery from acute hepatitis.

If Ultrasound is looks normal, it looks good. :)
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What Causes Rise In GTTP Blood Levels From 188 To 223?

Gama Glutamyl Transpeptidase (aka Gama Glutamyl Transferase - GGT) normally presents in liver, pancreas, kidney and prostate. It is increased in Alcoholism, Cholestasis and Recovery from acute hepatitis. If Ultrasound is looks normal, it looks good. :)