gamma-Glutamyltranspeptidase and carbohydrate deficient transferrin: Alternative measures of excessive alcohol consumption

被引:71
作者
Litten, RZ
Allen, JP
Fertig, JB
机构
[1] Treatment Research Branch, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, Rockville, Maryland
关键词
CDT; GGT; biochemical markers; screening;
D O I
10.1111/j.1530-0277.1995.tb01021.x
中图分类号
R194 [卫生标准、卫生检查、医药管理];
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摘要
Both gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase and carbohydrate-deficient transferrin have been extensively researched as biological markers of heavy alcohol consumption. The current study briefly describes each test, identifies subject variables that influence their relative sensitivities and specificities, and examines issues surrounding use of the two markers in combination. In addition, this study suggests five design features that should characterize projects evaluating the validity of biochemical markers.
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页码:1541 / 1546
页数:6
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