Is GGT 242 high, normal or dangerous? What does Gamma glutamyl transferase level 242 mean?
Your GGT level of 242 is a High GGT level.
High levels of GGT in the blood indicate a variety of health problems. If your blood GGT level is between 15 U/L and 85 U/L, you probably do not have an underlying health problem. But if GGT levels are not in this range, you should see a doctor immediately.
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Normal range of GGT found among men : 15 - 85 U/L
| Age | Ideal GGT value |
|---|---|
| <5 years | 15.363 |
| 5-10 years | 15.735 |
| 10-15 years | 16.116 |
| 15-20 years | 16.506 |
| 20-25 years | 16.905 |
| 25-30 years | 17.314 |
| 30-35 years | 17.733 |
| 35-40 years | 18.162 |
| 40-45 years | 18.602 |
| 45-50 years | 19.052 |
| 50-55 years | 19.513 |
| 55-60 years | 19.985 |
| 60-70 years | 20.469 |
| 70-80 years | 20.964 |
| 80-90 years | 21.471 |
| 90-100 years | 21.991 |
| >100 years | 22.523 |
*Ideal values are calculated based on our database of patient records
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Normal range of GGT found among women : 15-85 U/L
| Age | Ideal GGT value |
|---|---|
| <5 years | 15.374 |
| 5-10 years | 15.757 |
| 10-15 years | 16.15 |
| 15-20 years | 16.553 |
| 20-25 years | 16.966 |
| 25-30 years | 17.389 |
| 30-35 years | 17.822 |
| 35-40 years | 18.266 |
| 40-45 years | 18.721 |
| 45-50 years | 19.188 |
| 50-55 years | 19.666 |
| 55-60 years | 20.156 |
| 60-70 years | 20.658 |
| 70-80 years | 21.173 |
| 80-90 years | 21.701 |
| 90-100 years | 22.242 |
| >100 years | 22.796 |
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If you take a GGT blood test and the results are not in the normal range (15-85 U/L), your physician may recommend more tests to figure out the problem. You might also get this test if your physician thinks you have some other disease.
Some examples of conditions that increase or decrease GGT levels include:
- Blockage of the bile ducts.
- Cardiovascular disease
- Liver diseases
- Alcohol abuse
- Congestive heart failure
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How the GGT Test Is Done :
If your doctor wants GGT test on you, you may need a GGT blood test. During the GGT blood test, a pathologist will put a needle into your veins and take out a small quantity of blood. A pathologist is a physician in the medical field who thoroughly studies the causes and effects of disease. Within a few hours you will get your GGT Test report by your pathologist.
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