Blood Test Flashcards
1
Q
What is gamma glutamyl trans peptide?
A
Marker for bile blockage or impaired liver flow is ALP also raised
Isolated usually due to alcohol consumption as it breaks down GGT
2
Q
Raised ALP can be caused by which organs and how do you tell the difference?
A
Liver and bone
Look at GGT and if GGT also raised then coming from the liver
3
Q
What is ESR?
A
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate which would suggest inflammation chronically
4
Q
What is CRP?
A
It is a first response liver enzyme that suggests acute inflammation if raised
