What causes high GGT and low RDW CV?

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

If your GGT is in between 15 U/L and 85 U/L and your RDW CV is in between 11.6 % and 14 % then you need not worry as these are the normal ranges for GGT and RDW CV 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 15.265
5-10 years 15.535
10-15 years 15.81
15-20 years 16.09
20-25 years 16.375
25-30 years 16.665
30-35 years 16.96
35-40 years 17.26
40-45 years 17.565
45-50 years 17.876
50-55 years 18.192
55-60 years 18.514
60-70 years 18.842
70-80 years 19.175
80-90 years 19.514
90-100 years 19.859
>100 years 20.21

*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 CV : 11.6 - 14 %

Ideal values of RDW CV depending on age :
Age Ideal RDW CV value
<5 years 11.805
5-10 years 12.014
10-15 years 12.227
15-20 years 12.443
20-25 years 12.663
25-30 years 12.887
30-35 years 13.115
35-40 years 13.347
40-45 years 13.583
45-50 years 13.823
50-55 years 13.819
55-60 years 13.814
60-70 years 13.809
70-80 years 13.804
80-90 years 13.799
90-100 years 13.795
>100 years 13.791
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High GGT and low RDW CV can be caused by a lot of reasons. If you take GGT and RDW CV blood tests and the results are higher than 85 U/L for GGT and lower than 11.6 % for RDW CV, 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 CV Tests Are Done :

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

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