Gamma Glutamyl Transferase (GGT) - Book Test at Low Cost

The gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) tests measure how much GGT is in the blood. GGT is an enzyme found in many parts of the body, but the liver has the most of it. The blood could get GGT if the liver is damaged. If you have a lot of GGT, it could be a symptom of liver illness or damage to the bile ducts, so be cautious.

What is GGT?

GGT stands for Gamma Glutamyl Transferase. It is an enzyme that is found in many tissues but maximally in the liver. GGT performs a crucial role in the gamma-glutamyl cycle. This cycle is necessary for the synthesis of glutathione and degradation or detoxification of drugs and xenobiotics.

GGT Test at Home:

GGT test is used to measure the levels of GGT enzyme in your blood. It helps in screening, diagnosis or monitoring for elevated levels of GGT enzymes in your blood due to liver diseases, damage to the bile ducts or other conditions. GGT is usually done as a component of LFT (liver function test).

GGT test at home allows you to monitor your health or rule out diseases without going labs. Sample is collected at home according to your preferred date and timing of test.

Ganesh lab offers you at-home sample collection facility and too without any additional or hidden charges. So, if you are having symptoms or signs of Liver diseases, book Serum GGT test at home or LFT (Liver function test) at home for early diagnosis and management.

Why Do I Need a GGT Test?

Your health care professional may recommend blood or serum GGT test for the evaluation of following situations:

1. Presence of Signs and symptoms of liver or biliary diseases such as:
   • Nausea
   • Vomiting
   • Pain in abdomen
   • Jaundice
   • Irritation
   • Weakness
   • Anorexia
   • Fatigue
   • Indigestion.
2. To assess the severity of diseases/conditions such as:
   • Chronic Liver diseases
   • Viral hepatitis
   • Diseases of the Biliary tract or gall bladder
   • Alcoholism
   • Metabolic syndrome
   • Kidney diseases
   • Cardiovascular disorders
   • Pancreatic disorders.
3. To check the efficiency of treatment in patients with liver diseases.

How To Prepare for GGT Test at Home?

If you need tests for the estimation of GGT levels in your blood then you can follow these simple steps:

• Take an appointment: Fix an appointment in a diagnostic lab to avail home sample collection.
• Food: You can take your usual meals a night before the test unless otherwise specified by your health care professional.
• Fasting: An overnight fasting of 8-10 hours is usually required for the evaluation of GGT enzymes or LFT.
• Medications: Inform your doctor about all the drugs and supplements that you are currently taking. Certain drugs may alter the test results. Your doctor may advice some modifications before the test if required.
• Exercise: Avoid strenuous exercise before the test as it may alter test results.
• Alcohol:  Avoid alcohol intake before the test as it may affect the test results.

What Is the Procedure for GGT Test at Home?

The procedure for GGT blood test at home includes the following steps:

• A phlebotomist will come at your home for blood sample collection according to the scheduled date and time.
• All aseptic precautions will be taken before the procedure begins.
•  First a torniquet will be tied around your arm.
• Then a cotton swab soaked with 70% alcohol is used to clean/disinfect the injection site before needle insertion.
• Then a small needle will be inserted in the vein of your arm and required amount of blood is withdrawn from it and collected in a test tube.
• Then the needle is removed and an adhesive sticker is placed on the puncture site to prevent it from infections.
• Sample is sent to laboratory for further processing and testing.

Cost of Gamma Glutamyl Transferase Test in Delhi:

Charges of GGT enzyme estimation at home depends upon many factors such as city and locality. Different diagnostic labs charges according to the quality of machines they have and the various offers that they are providing to their customers. Charges may also vary depending upon the type of test being done.

Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging centre (GDIC), Rohini also known as GDIC or Ganesh lab is currently offering upto 50% discounts on various tests including GGT estimation test.

Our centers are NABH accredited and equipped with modern, highly expensive machines with latest cutting-edge technologies and highly skilled Radiologists and Pathologists. We follow strict aseptic conditions to prevent transmission of infections.

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Best Diagnostic Lab To Check GGT Levels at Home in Delhi?

Ganesh lab (GDIC) is considered as the best diagnostic lab for GGT test at home in Rohini, North-East Delhi. We have many branches in different locations of Delhi including Hari Nagar, Yamuna Vihar, Nangloi, Derawal Nagar and Mangol puri. 

Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging center (GDIC) is now considered one of the most popular diagnostic labs in Delhi as: 

• We provide high standard quality services to our patients. 
• Free blood home sample collection.
• Well-trained technicians for home sample collection. 
• We also offer facilities of online reporting.
• Experience of 23+ years of services.
• Our labs are NABH certified. 
• Facility of latest cutting-edge technologies.
• Highly Skilled Radiologists and Pathologists
• Facility of emergency test services at night.
• Genuine reporting and Patient satisfaction are our top priority. 
• We offer seamless integration between diagnosis and treatment planning. 
• Affordable Diagnostic lab with up to 50% discount on many tests. Currently, we are offering upto 50% discount on various types of blood tests.
• We are open 24X7 and 365 days.
• You can also avail free Consultation with our Pathologists & Radiologists regarding any blood test or imaging scans.
• Free Ambulance services in Delhi, NCR.
• Lakhs of satisfied customers.
• We are open on SUNDAYS.

Why done? 

If you have liver disease, the GGT test can help you figure out what's going on with your liver. It can also help you determine if the damage is caused by liver disease or a bone disorder. People with hepatitis, cirrhosis, or diabetes may have a higher-than-normal GGT result. This could be a sign of liver damage caused by these things.

The GGT test isn't particular and can't tell you which causes of liver damage are different. This test is used with other tests, like alkaline phosphatase.

Required Documents for GGTP Test:

• Doctor prescription.