Liver enzymes through a pragmatic lens: Alkaline phosphatase and gamma-GT

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Liver enzymes through a pragmatic lens: Alkaline phosphatase and gamma-GT

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Ultrasonography plays a significant role in the investigation of persistent alkaline phosphatase elevations

As part of our Summer Hiatus we have selected some Practice pieces from throughout the year that you might like to revisit over the summer. This article links through to ELearning

FROM THE LAB

This article concludes a three-part series on the interpretation of liver enzyme elevation – a common finding in primary care. It provides guidance on how to investigate the likely causes of abnormal gamma-glutamyl transferase and alkaline phosphatase levels

Key points, Gamma-glutamyl transferase is usually elevated in all types of liver pathology: hepatocellular damage or obstructive pathologies. Elevations in alka