{"product_id":"cbr-test-alcoholgebruik-gamma-gt-ggt-cdt","title":"Gamma-GT and CDT (alcohol use)","description":"\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat is GAMMA-GT (GGT) + CDT?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGAMMA-GT (GGT) and Carbohydrate Deficient Transferrin (CDT) are biomarkers in the blood used to monitor alcohol consumption. GGT is an enzyme involved in the metabolism of fats and alcohol in the liver, while CDT is a form of transferrin, a protein that transports iron in the blood, which decreases with prolonged excessive alcohol use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhy would you choose to test GAMMA-GT (GGT) + CDT?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis test is useful for people who want to monitor or evaluate their alcohol consumption, especially in situations where excessive use might pose a health risk. It is also helpful for medical professionals to detect and assess alcohol misuse, as well as for evaluating liver function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat does it indicate?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAn elevated level of GGT and\/or CDT may indicate excessive alcohol consumption or liver damage. These tests provide an objective measurement to evaluate alcohol use and its effects on the liver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat does a high GGT or CDT level mean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA high level may indicate recent excessive alcohol use, liver inflammation, or damage caused by prolonged alcohol misuse. It may also indicate other liver conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMay sometimes be used by the CBR.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BloedCheckup","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47689764045146,"sku":"","price":53.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/6816\/2394\/files\/GAMMA-GT_GGT_andCarbohydrate.png?v=1755941867","url":"https:\/\/store.bloedcheckup.nl\/nl\/products\/cbr-test-alcoholgebruik-gamma-gt-ggt-cdt","provider":"BloedCheckup","version":"1.0","type":"link"}