What causes high GGT and low MCV?

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

If your GGT is in between 15 U/L and 85 U/L and your MCV is in between 83 fL and 101 fL then you need not worry as these are the normal ranges for GGT and MCV 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 MCV : 83 - 101 fL

Ideal values of MCV depending on age :

Age	Ideal MCV value
<5 years	84.415
5-10 years	85.854
10-15 years	87.318
15-20 years	88.807
20-25 years	90.321
25-30 years	91.861
30-35 years	93.427
35-40 years	95.02
40-45 years	96.64
45-50 years	98.288
50-55 years	99.964
55-60 years	99.935
60-70 years	99.906
70-80 years	99.877
80-90 years	99.848
90-100 years	99.819
>100 years	99.79

High GGT and low MCV can be caused by a lot of reasons. If you take GGT and MCV blood tests and the results are higher than 85 U/L for GGT and lower than 83 fL for MCV, 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 MCV Tests Are Done :

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