Analytical Methods

Question 1

What is the reference range for Albumin?

Answer 1

3.2-5 g/dL

Question 2

What is the reference range for Alpha 1 globulins?

Answer 2

.1-.4 g/dL

Question 3

What is the reference range for alpha 2 globulins?

Answer 3

.6-1 g/dL

Question 4

What is the reference range for beta globulins?

Answer 4

.6-1.3 g/dL

Question 5

What is the reference range for Gamma globulins?

Answer 5

.7-1.5 g/dL

Question 6

What are the decreased and increased globulins for acute inflammation?

Answer 6

Albumin and beta regions are decreased, Alpha 1 and 2 are increased

Question 7

What are the decreased and increased globulins for chronic inflammation?

Answer 7

Decreased albumin and increased in all other areas

Question 8

What are the decreased and increased globulins for cirrhosis?

Answer 8

4 peaks!!!! increase in alpha 2 and beta regions (beta-gamma bridge)

Question 9

What are the decreased and increased globulins for nephrotic syndrome?

Answer 9

Decrease in all except alpha 2 due to large size not fitting through hole.

Question 10

What are the decreased and increased globulins for hypogammaglobulin?

Answer 10

Decreased gamma globulin.

Question 11

What are the decreased and increased globulins for hypergammaglobulin?

Answer 11

Increased gamma globulin and total

Question 12

What are the decreased and increased globulins for polyclonal gammopathy?

Answer 12

increase in gamma only

Question 13

What are the decreased and increased globulins for alpha 1 deficiency? What does it indicate?

Answer 13

Decrease in alpha 1, indicates emphysema and early cirrhosis.

Question 14

What is the reference range for serum total protein?

Answer 14

6.8-8.3 g/dL