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GGT Test

Also known as: Gamma-glutamyl transferase
Related tests: AST, ALT, ALP, bilirubin, liver function tests
At A Glance
 
Why get tested?
To screen for liver disease or alcohol abuse; and to help your doctor tell whether a raised level of alkaline phosphatase (ALP) is due to liver or bone disease

When to get tested?
If your doctor thinks that you have symptoms of a liver disorder

Sample required?
A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm



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