Uric acid is a byproduct of the metabolic breakdown of purine, a substance which naturally occurs in varied foods like oatmeal, meat, dried beans, etc. In normal healthy individuals, uric acid is passed out from the body via urine. Sometimes, due to kidney malfunction or excessive uric acid production, not all uric acid is eliminated… Continue reading Uric Acid Crystals in Urine
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What is the GGT Normal Range?
A GGT blood test is usually performed to check the levels of GGT, i.e., gamma-glutamyl transferase or gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase, in blood. Gamma-glutamyl transferase is a protein or an enzyme which occurs in the liver, gallbladder, kidneys, spleen, and pancreas. However, most of GGT present in blood is passed on by the liver. It is responsible… Continue reading What is the GGT Normal Range?