Ammonia blood mainly comes from dietary protein, which is unabsorbed in intestine. The protein is broken down by bacteria and passes into bloodstream where it is taken to the liver and converted to urea. Urea is excreted from the body in urine by kidneys. Having high blood levels of ammonia may affect brain function. It… Continue reading Normal Ammonia Levels in Blood
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Uric acid in blood
Uric acid is a byproduct of the natural breakdown process of the foods that one eats and of the cells in the body. The levels of uric acid in blood are measured via a blood uric acid test. The kidneys filter out a majority of uric acid from the blood and eliminate it from the… Continue reading Uric acid in blood
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?