What causes high GGT and low MPV?

High GGT and low MPV can be caused by many reasons.

If your GGT is in between 15 U/L and 85 U/L and your MPV is in between 6.8 fL and 10.9 fL then you need not worry as these are the normal ranges for GGT and MPV respectively. But if your levels are lesser or greater than the above values, then there may be some problem in your body.

Normal range of GGT : 15 - 85 U/L

Ideal values of GGT depending on age :

Age	Ideal GGT value
<5 years	15.256
5-10 years	15.517
10-15 years	15.782
15-20 years	16.052
20-25 years	16.326
25-30 years	16.605
30-35 years	16.889
35-40 years	17.178
40-45 years	17.472
45-50 years	17.771
50-55 years	18.075
55-60 years	18.384
60-70 years	18.698
70-80 years	19.018
80-90 years	19.343
90-100 years	19.674
>100 years	20.01

*Ideal values are calculated based on our database of patient records

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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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Normal range of MPV : 6.8 - 10.9 fL

Ideal values of MPV depending on age :

Age	Ideal MPV value
<5 years	6.916
5-10 years	7.034
10-15 years	7.154
15-20 years	7.276
20-25 years	7.4
25-30 years	7.526
30-35 years	7.655
35-40 years	7.786
40-45 years	7.919
45-50 years	8.054
50-55 years	8.192
55-60 years	8.332
60-70 years	8.474
70-80 years	8.619
80-90 years	8.766
90-100 years	8.916
>100 years	9.068

High GGT and low MPV can be caused by a lot of reasons. If you take GGT and MPV blood tests and the results are higher than 85 U/L for GGT and lower than 6.8 fL for MPV, your physician may recommend more tests to figure out the problem. You might also get these tests if your physician thinks you have some other disease.

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How the GGT and MPV Tests Are Done :

If your doctor wants GGT and MPV tests on you, you may need to go through these tests. During the GGT and MPV blood tests, 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 and MPV Test reports by your pathologist.