liver function test

Elevated liver values: Causes and significance

Liver values elevated: What is the cause? The blood count liver values ALT, AST and GLDH are elevated when the liver cells are damaged, for example by fungal poisoning or acute viral hepatitis. The destruction of the liver cells releases the enzymes and they enter the blood in increased concentrations. At the same time, there … Elevated liver values: Causes and significance

Elevated gamma-glutamyl transferase (Gamma-GT): Causes and significance

Gamma-GT slightly elevated In uncomplicated viral hepatitis as well as in fatty liver and chronic alcohol consumption, the GGT level is elevated, but only slightly. This means that the measured value does not rise above 120 U/l. Even a congested liver, as occurs in the context of right heart weakness (right heart failure), does not … Elevated gamma-glutamyl transferase (Gamma-GT): Causes and significance