I can't remember if i drank alcohol the day before but I know I did over the weekend.
2007-10-05 07:38:09 · 3 answers · asked by whatsgoingon 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
The results of the Liver function test will definitely be off if you just consumed alcohol recently; be it just that day itself or two days ago. IHepatic or liver function tests are usually done to determine liver malfunction; liver inflammation and infection such as hepatitis; or if there is scarring or cirrhosis of the liver.
Gamma Glutamic Transpeptidase (GGT):
This enzyme is also produced by the bile ducts. However, it is not very specific to the liver or bile ducts. It is used often times to confirm that the alkaline phosphatase is of the hepatic etiology. Certain GGT levels, as an isolated finding, reflect rare forms of liver disease. Medications commonly cause GGT to be elevated. Liver toxins such as alcohol can cause increases in the GGT.which is an integral part of the LFT.
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2007-10-05 08:40:32 · answer #1 · answered by rosieC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you drink the day of the bloodwork? Do you have an alcohol problem? If you drink daily it could be affecting your liver.
2007-10-05 14:41:54 · answer #2 · answered by canam 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it could be the result of too much booze.
Give up the sauce for a couple of weeks and get re-tested.
2007-10-05 14:41:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋