Carbohydrate-deficient-transferrin (Serum (s))

Specimens:	250 µl Serum (s)
Preanalytics/Notes:	Most specific parameter for chronic alcohol abuse (min. 50 g of ethanol/day on at least 7 days). Causes of false positive results: CDG syndrome (genetic disorder of glycoprotein synthesis with physical/psychological retardation), hepatocellular carcinoma, chronic hepatitides (DD AFP, CEA, serology). Normalisation in 2-6 weeks in the case of abstinence. Recommended diagnosis strategy: Medical history and testing of GGT and CDT twice.
Method:	HPLC
Dimension:	%
Set-up:	Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Duration:	4 days
Interpretation:	Interpretation: Causes more… Interpretation: Causes of false positive results CDG syndrome (genetic disorder of glycoprotein synthesis with physical/psychological retardation) Hepatocellular carcinoma, chronic hepatitides (DD, AFP, CEA, serology) Normalisation in 2-6 weeks in the case of abstinence Recommended diagnosis strategy: Medical history and testing of GGT and CDT twice. close

both sex

negative < 1.7 % suspicious 1.7 - 2.5 % striking > 2.5 %