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GGTisconcentratedintheliver,butit'salsopresentinthegallbladder,spleen,pancreas,andkidneys.GGTbloodlevelsareusuallyhighwhentheliveris ...

Gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT) test

The gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT) test measures the amount of the enzyme GGT in your blood. Enzymes are molecules that are necessary for chemical reactions in your body. GGT functions in the body as a transport molecule, helping to move other molecules around the body. It plays a significant role in helping the liver metabolize drugs and other toxins.

GGT is concentrated in the liver, but it’s also present in the gallbladder, spleen, pancreas, and kidneys. GGT blood levels are usually high when the liver is damaged. This test is often done with other tests that measure liver enzymes if there’s a possibility of liver damage. Read more about other liver function tests.[1][2][3][4][5]

Your liver is crucial for producing proteins in your body and filtering ou...