1051. γ-glutamyl transferase (GGT)
Description
γ-glutamate transferase (GGT) is an enzyme that is present in the cells of all organs (kidney, liver, pancreas, small intestine) with the function of excreting or absorbing substances and is involved in the metabolism of amino acids and inflammatory mediators. GGT enters the bloodstream when cells of the liver, pancreas, prostate, and, less often, other organs are damaged.
Determination of GGT is an important part of the diagnosis of hepatitis, it is used to monitor the state of the pancreas, liver and prostate in cancer.
It should be carried out in conjunction with the study of liver parameters (ALT, AST, ALP, etc.), for example, using the package 4.1.
When and who needs the test?
- diagnostics and differential diagnosis of liver damage;
- monitoring the dynamics of the course of chronic hepatitis, myocardial infarction;
- monitoring the course of cancer of the pancreas, prostate, hepatoma;
- screening for alcoholism and monitoring the treatment of persons with chronic alcoholism;
- assessment of hepatotoxicity of drugs.
Biological material
- Venous blood
Preparing for a blood test
In order to exclude factors that may affect the test results, we recommend to follow the preparation rules:
- an important condition for laboratory tests is to take blood on an empty stomach.
- 6-12 hours before the test, you should avoid eating, drinking alcohol, smoking, and limit physical activity. Drinking...
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