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High ggt iron serum result on routine blood test
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
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High ggt iron serum result on routine blood test
by redfish, Mar 13, 2005 12:00AM
I recently requested a blood test as part of a routine physical. The results showed the ggt iron serum to be 178 H ug/dl. I donated blood 2 yrs ago and everything was normal. I had been drinking more than I should have. If this is the cause and if I quit drinking (which i have), will the liver repair itself?
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Mar 14, 2005 12:00AM
, Mar 14, 2005 12:00AM
Alcohol is one of the more common reasons why the GGT is high. If the other liver function tests (i.e. AST, ALT, bilirubin etc.) are high, you may want to consider other causes as well.
Abstaining from alcohol and rechecking the GGT would be a reasonable option. Further tests would include a hepatitis screen as well as a liver ultrasound to ensure there isn't any anatomical abnormalities that can lead to the lab values.
You may want to discuss these options with your personal physician.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
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Abstaining from alcohol and rechecking the GGT would be a reasonable option. Further tests would include a hepatitis screen as well as a liver ultrasound to ensure there isn't any anatomical abnormalities that can lead to the lab values.
You may want to discuss these options with your personal physician.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
Medical Weblog:
kevinmd_b
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