What causes high GGT and low MCH?

High GGT and low MCH can be caused by many reasons.

If your GGT is in between 15 U/L and 85 U/L and your MCH is in between 27 pg and 32 pg then you need not worry as these are the normal ranges for GGT and MCH 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	15.256
5-10 years	15.516
10-15 years	15.781
15-20 years	16.05
20-25 years	16.324
25-30 years	16.602
30-35 years	16.885
35-40 years	17.173
40-45 years	17.466
45-50 years	17.764
50-55 years	18.067
55-60 years	18.375
60-70 years	18.688
70-80 years	19.007
80-90 years	19.331
90-100 years	19.661
>100 years	19.996

*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 MCH : 27 - 32 pg

Ideal values of MCH depending on age :

Age	Ideal MCH value
<5 years	27.461
5-10 years	27.929
10-15 years	28.405
15-20 years	28.89
20-25 years	29.383
25-30 years	29.884
30-35 years	30.394
35-40 years	30.913
40-45 years	31.44
45-50 years	31.976
50-55 years	31.967
55-60 years	31.957
60-70 years	31.948
70-80 years	31.939
80-90 years	31.93
90-100 years	31.921
>100 years	31.912

High GGT and low MCH can be caused by a lot of reasons. If you take GGT and MCH blood tests and the results are higher than 85 U/L for GGT and lower than 27 pg for MCH, 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 MCH Tests Are Done :

If your doctor wants GGT and MCH tests on you, you may need to go through these tests. During the GGT and MCH 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 MCH 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