What Does My Lab Test Report Indicate?

Posted on Mon, 11 Apr 2016

Question: Hi I have had elevated GGT value in liver function test since 2013. LFT Test done in April -2014 showed GGT of 161 with other liver enzymes high too. My Gastro asked me to get Ultrasound of abdomen , HbsAg and Anti HCV . All these tests showed nothing (Reports attached) . A repeat LFT done on 19th Aug 2014 showed levels going back to normal. Again a routine test done on 27th XXXXXXX 2016 showed elevated GGT.
Please advise if I need to get an ultrasound again or I need to go for Biopsy. I am slightly overweight refer PATH REPORTS_1st_Jan_2016.pdf for other details. I don't drink or smoke . I am not on any medication.

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Need more information

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.

Why were these tests done?
What symptoms you have?
Do you consume alcohol?
Do you have any medical illness?
Are you on any medications?

Regards,
Dr.R.K.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (4 minutes later)

Hi Doctor,
Thanks for considering my case.
All these tests were done as part of regular annual health check up.
My symptoms are brain fog , general fatigue , blurred vision difficulty concentrating and frequent stomach issues.
I don't have any medical illness diagnosed as such.
I am not on any medication.

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (26 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Nothing to worry

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the additional information.

Isolated increase in GGT occurs after alcohol intake or if you are on certain medications.
From your other conversations, I can make out you do not drink alcohol.
Also you are not on any medication.
I would just ignore it.

You are negative for hepaitis B and C.
You can repeat the LFT after 6 months.

Regards,
Dr.R.K.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (11 hours later)

Thanks doctor, I have read that higher GGT is correlated to heart problems. Is that correct?

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, more studies being done

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Yes higher GGT is correlated with heart issues.
More studies are being done in this regard.
However till now it is not used as a marker for heart diseases.

Regards,
Dr.R.K.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (44 hours later)

Thanks doctor do you think I should get some heart related tests to be sure . I am asking as I do feel a lot dizzy while standing from sitting position. Also is there a definite test to asses liver health apart from LFT.

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (17 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Answer given below

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
If you feel dizzy while standing, you can get evaluated by your physician.
LFT and ultrasound abdomen are good enough to assess the liver health.

Regards,
Dr.R.K.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Deepak