What causes high GGT and low Bilirubin total?

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High GGT and low Bilirubin total can be caused by many reasons.

If your GGT is in between 15 U/L and 85 U/L and your Bilirubin total is in between 0.2 mg/dL and 1 mg/dL then you need not worry as these are the normal ranges for GGT and Bilirubin total 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 15.258
5-10 years 15.52
10-15 years 15.787
15-20 years 16.058
20-25 years 16.334
25-30 years 16.615
30-35 years 16.901
35-40 years 17.192
40-45 years 17.488
45-50 years 17.789
50-55 years 18.095
55-60 years 18.406
60-70 years 18.722
70-80 years 19.044
80-90 years 19.371
90-100 years 19.704
>100 years 20.043

*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 Bilirubin total : 0.2 - 1 mg/dL

Ideal values of Bilirubin total depending on age :
Age Ideal Bilirubin total value
<5 years 0.203
5-10 years 0.206
10-15 years 0.21
15-20 years 0.214
20-25 years 0.218
25-30 years 0.222
30-35 years 0.226
35-40 years 0.23
40-45 years 0.234
45-50 years 0.238
50-55 years 0.242
55-60 years 0.246
60-70 years 0.25
70-80 years 0.254
80-90 years 0.258
90-100 years 0.262
>100 years 0.267
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High GGT and low Bilirubin total can be caused by a lot of reasons. If you take GGT and Bilirubin total blood tests and the results are higher than 85 U/L for GGT and lower than 0.2 mg/dL for Bilirubin total, 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 Bilirubin total Tests Are Done :

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

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