Treatment decisions should never be made based on one test and always consult with a medical professional to accurately interpret test results. Albumin is a blood protein produced by the liver. It is responsible for keeping fluids and salts within blood vessels. If the liver does not produce enough albumin, water retention in the form of swelling occurs usually in the feet and ankles. Elevated levels of AP along with elevated GGT indicate that something is wrong in the liver.
Elevated levels indicate liver injury.
Tests for this enzyme and ALT are the most frequently used blood tests to watch changes in liver inflammation. A healthy liver will convert these bile salts into water-soluble substances that are excreted by the body. This is seen in some acute cases of hepatitis C and in end stage liver disease. High levels of GGT may indicate blockage and damage to bile ducts. Low platelet counts indicate liver damage.