What causes high GGT and low RDW?

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

If your GGT is in between 15 U/L and 85 U/L and your RDW is in between 11.6 % and 14 % then you need not worry as these are the normal ranges for GGT and RDW respectively. But if your levels are lesser or greater than the above values, then there may be some problem in your body.

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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 17.177
40-45 years 17.47
45-50 years 17.768
50-55 years 18.071
55-60 years 18.38
60-70 years 18.694
70-80 years 19.013
80-90 years 19.338
90-100 years 19.668
>100 years 20.004

*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 RDW : 11.6 - 14 %

Ideal values of RDW depending on age :
Age Ideal RDW value
<5 years 11.798
5-10 years 12
10-15 years 12.205
15-20 years 12.413
20-25 years 12.625
25-30 years 12.841
30-35 years 13.06
35-40 years 13.283
40-45 years 13.51
45-50 years 13.741
50-55 years 13.976
55-60 years 13.972
60-70 years 13.968
70-80 years 13.964
80-90 years 13.96
90-100 years 13.955
>100 years 13.951
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High GGT and low RDW can be caused by a lot of reasons. If you take GGT and RDW blood tests and the results are higher than 85 U/L for GGT and lower than 11.6 % for RDW, 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 RDW Tests Are Done :

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

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