Biochemical Lab Values Flashcards
1
Q
Prealbumin normal lab value
A
19-43 mg/dL
2
Q
C-reactive protein
A
Less than 1 mg/dL
If it is more, that could mean inflammation
3
Q
Low grade chronic inflammation CRP levels
A
1-3 mg/dL
4
Q
Albumin half life
A
17-21 days
5
Q
Transferrin half life
A
8-10 days
6
Q
Prealbumin half life
A
2-3 days
7
Q
Retinal Binding Protein half life
A
10-12 hours
8
Q
Kwashiorkor ( IBw, CBW, Alb, Pre alb)
A
Protein deficiency, enough energy, edema IBW%= over 80% UBW%= equal to or over 85% Albumin= less than 2.1 g/dL Prealbumin= less than 5 mg/dL
9
Q
Marasmus (IBW, CBW, Alb, Pre alb)
A
Energy deficiency iBW%= less than 70% CBW%= less than 75% Albumin= over 3.4 g/dL Prealbumin= equal or greater than 15mg/dL
10
Q
Albumin normal lab
A
3.5-5.0 g/dL
11
Q
BMP
A
Basic metabolic panel
12
Q
CBC
A
Complete blood count
13
Q
4 classic renal indicators
A
Potassium
Creatinine
BUN
Phosphorus
14
Q
LFT
A
Liver function tests (serum enzymes, ALT, AST)
15
Q
ASPEN
A
American Society of Perenteral and Enteral Nutrition
