A middle aged woman with depression attends clinic for an assessment. You note some abnormalities on her initial blood tests. She tells you that she has been drinking heavily for the past five years. Which of the following abnormalities would you expect given the history she provided?
Alcohol dependence blood profile
Alcohol dependence tends to cause the following to be elevated:-
- GGT
- AST
- MCV
- ALT
Of these GGT is the most reliable indicator of recent alcohol use (Ries, 2009).
Ries R (2009) Principles of Addiction Medicine. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
