What causes high GGT and low Thrombin Time?

High GGT and low Thrombin Time can be caused by many reasons.

If your GGT is in between 15 U/L and 85 U/L and your Thrombin Time is in between 14 sec and 23 sec then you need not worry as these are the normal ranges for GGT and Thrombin Time 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	15.266
5-10 years	15.537
10-15 years	15.813
15-20 years	16.094
20-25 years	16.38
25-30 years	16.671
30-35 years	16.967
35-40 years	17.268
40-45 years	17.575
45-50 years	17.887
50-55 years	18.204
55-60 years	18.527
60-70 years	18.856
70-80 years	19.191
80-90 years	19.532
90-100 years	19.879
>100 years	20.232

*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 Thrombin Time : 14 - 23 sec

Ideal values of Thrombin Time depending on age :

Age	Ideal Thrombin Time value
<5 years	1.018
5-10 years	1.018
10-15 years	1.018
15-20 years	1.018
20-25 years	1.018
25-30 years	1.018
30-35 years	1.018
35-40 years	1.018
40-45 years	1.018
45-50 years	1.018
50-55 years	1.018
55-60 years	1.018
60-70 years	1.018
70-80 years	1.018
80-90 years	1.018
90-100 years	1.018
>100 years	1.018

High GGT and low Thrombin Time can be caused by a lot of reasons. If you take GGT and Thrombin Time blood tests and the results are higher than 85 U/L for GGT and lower than 14 sec for Thrombin Time, 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 Thrombin Time Tests Are Done :

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