What causes high GGT and low Chol HDL ratio?

High GGT and low Chol HDL ratio can be caused by many reasons.

If your GGT is in between 15 U/L and 85 U/L and your Chol HDL ratio is in between 3.3 Ratio and 4.4 Ratio then you need not worry as these are the normal ranges for GGT and Chol HDL ratio respectively. But if your levels are lesser or greater than the above values, then there may be some problem in your body.

Normal range of GGT : 15 - 85 U/L

Ideal values of GGT depending on age :

Age	Ideal GGT value
<5 years	15.261
5-10 years	15.526
10-15 years	15.796
15-20 years	16.071
20-25 years	16.35
25-30 years	16.634
30-35 years	16.923
35-40 years	17.217
40-45 years	17.516
45-50 years	17.82
50-55 years	18.13
55-60 years	18.445
60-70 years	18.766
70-80 years	19.092
80-90 years	19.424
90-100 years	19.762
>100 years	20.105

*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 Chol HDL ratio : 3.3 - 4.4 Ratio

Ideal values of Chol HDL ratio depending on age :

Age	Ideal Chol HDL ratio value
<5 years	3.357
5-10 years	3.415
10-15 years	3.474
15-20 years	3.534
20-25 years	3.595
25-30 years	3.657
30-35 years	3.721
35-40 years	3.786
40-45 years	3.852
45-50 years	3.919
50-55 years	3.987
55-60 years	4.056
60-70 years	4.126
70-80 years	4.198
80-90 years	4.271
90-100 years	4.345
>100 years	4.344

High GGT and low Chol HDL ratio can be caused by a lot of reasons. If you take GGT and Chol HDL ratio blood tests and the results are higher than 85 U/L for GGT and lower than 3.3 Ratio for Chol HDL ratio, 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 Chol HDL ratio Tests Are Done :

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

Medical References

• MedlinePlus – Gamma-glutamyl Transferase (GGT) Test
• Cleveland Clinic – Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase (GGT) Test: What It Is & Results
• WebMD – Gamma-Glutamyl Transpeptidase (GGT) Test