Γ-GT

• Description:

  The Cypress Diagnostics kit γ-GT is an in vitro diagnostic medical device intended to be used for the quantitative measurement of γ-GT in human serum. The device is not automated. The measurement of γ-GT is intended to be used to aid in the diagnosis and monitoring of hepatobiliary diseases, in patient risk population. This kit is intended to be used by healthcare professionals in a laboratory-based testing environment.

• Certification:

  CE

• Storage Temperature:

  2 - 8 °C

• Notes:

  Gamma-glutamyl transferase is one of a large group of enzymes known as peptidases. A peptidase is an enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolytic cleavage of peptides to form amino acids or smaller peptides. γ-GT catalyzes the transfer of γ-glutamyl groups from peptides or peptide-like compounds to an acceptor peptide molecule. Although renal tissue has the highest level of γ-GT, the major source of the enzyme present in serum is of hepatic origin. Elevated levels of γ-GT are found in association with hepatobiliary and pancreatic disorders, alcoholics and heavy drinkers, in myocardial disorders and in diabetics.