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Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase (GGT) in Hepatitis C

Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase (GGT) belongs to the hepatic group of Hepatitis C markers and is reported to be raised relative to healthy controls. The source does not tie this marker to a specific symptom cluster, so it is best read as a biological signal rather than a symptom predictor. The finding is drawn from Khadem Ansari et al. 2015; it describes group-level differences, not a threshold that classifies an individual.

↑ ElevatedHepatic

Summary

Direction in Hepatitis C↑ Elevated — higher than in the comparison group
CategoryHepatic
Compared againsthealthy controls
SourceKhadem Ansari et al. 2015 — doi:10.5812/hepatmon.22069
Condition atlasHepatitis C Biomarker Atlas

Other conditions where Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase (GGT) is reported

See the cross-condition hub: Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase (GGT) across conditions.

Related Hepatic markers in Hepatitis C

Full list: Hepatitis C Biomarker Atlas.

Frequently asked questions

Is Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase (GGT) high or low in Hepatitis C?

Elevated. Studies summarised in the OSMF atlas report higher Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase (GGT) in Hepatitis C than in healthy controls. Source: Khadem Ansari et al. 2015.

Which test measures Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase (GGT)?

The atlas record does not list a standardised clinical test code (LOINC) for Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase (GGT), which usually means it was measured with research assays or study-specific protocols rather than a routine clinical panel. Check the cited source for the exact method.

Is one abnormal Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase (GGT) result diagnostic of Hepatitis C?

No. No single biomarker is diagnostic of Hepatitis C. Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase (GGT) findings come from group comparisons, overlap considerably between patients and controls, and vary with study design, timing and comparison group. A result should be interpreted by a clinician alongside symptoms, history and other tests.

Is Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase (GGT) specific to Hepatitis C?

No. The same marker is also reported in NAFLD / MASH (Metabolic-Associated Steatohepatitis) in this atlas, so it reflects shared biology (for example inflammation or vascular stress) rather than a condition-specific signature.

Cite this page

Open Source Medicine Foundation. (2026). Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase (GGT) in Hepatitis C: direction, evidence and what it means. OSMF Research Tracker. Retrieved October 8, 2026, from https://research.opensourcemed.info/biomarkers/hepatitis-c/gamma-glutamyl-transferase-ggt.html
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Last reviewed: 2026-10-08 · Page generated from hepatitis-c.json · Browse: Hepatitis C atlas · Biomarker Index · All marker pages

Disclaimer: This page is an educational synthesis of published, peer-reviewed research and is not medical advice. Biomarker findings vary across studies with case definitions, comparison groups, timing and assay methods. Direction of change reflects the predominant finding in the cited source and does not establish a diagnostic threshold. Discuss any test result with a qualified clinician.