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Glucuronyl transferase

 

Glucuronyl transferase is a liver enzyme . It changes bilirubin into a form that can be removed from the body through the bile . It also changes some hormones, medicines, and toxins into non-harmful products.

The skin can take on a yellow color (jaundice) if the body does not produce enough glucuronyl transferase.

 

References

Pincus MR, Tierno PM, Fenelus M, et al. Evaluation of liver function..In: McPherson RA, Pincus MR, eds. Henry's Clinical Diagnosis and Management by Laboratory Methods . 22nd ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders; 2011:chap 21.

 

        Tests for Glucuronyl transferase

         

           

          Review Date: 4/20/2015

          Reviewed By: Subodh K. Lal, MD, Gastroenterologist with Gastrointestinal Specialists of Georgia, Austell, GA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Isla Ogilvie, PhD, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.

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