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Randi
At Fri, 31 Jan 2003, Sharon wrote:
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>Yes, the GGT (Gamma Glutamyl Transpeptidase), AST (aspartate
>aminotransferase) and ALT (Alanine aminotransferase)are Liver Enzymes.
>When your liver is damaged the enzymes AST and ALT are given off into
>the bloodstream; altho there are other reasons for elevations. The GGT
>is mostly an indicator of bile function altho it also can be elevated
>for other reasons. My daughter was born with a liver/bile duct defect
>and needed a liver transplant at 8 mos old. I can tell you depending on
>how high they are it is not something to mess with so you may want to
>talk to your doctor about how concerned you should be about it and
>whether futher investigation is warranted. Hope this helps. Blessings
>to you. Sharon
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>At Thu, 30 Jan 2003, Randi wrote:
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>>What is GGT, AST, and ALT? I am thinking it has something to do with my
>>liver enzymes because they are high and my doc mentioned that my LE were
>>still high...and I know what all the other abreviations stand for on my
>>bloodwork. What is it, what happens if they are high, etc., etc.,
>>etc...
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>>Randi
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