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Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase (GGT)

This Medical Laboratory Science lesson in Clinical Chemistry supports laboratory science learning and laboratory interpretation for medical laboratory students and professionals.

Use GGT to support hepatic/biliary origin of ALP elevation and recognize common non-specific elevators.

Intermediate24 min read21 sectionsClinical Chemistry
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Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives

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Each objective below describes a competency you will apply at the chemistry bench, not rote definitions in isolation.

  • Use GGT to support hepatic/biliary origin of ALP elevation
  • Recognize alcohol, drugs, and cholestasis as common GGT elevators
  • Avoid over-interpreting isolated GGT without panel context

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