Biochemical profiles Flashcards
1
Q
What is the most important skill when interpreting biochemical profiles?
A
Pattern recognition
2
Q
What 4 measurements on a biochemical profile are produced by the liver?
A
Glucose, urea, cholesterol, albumin
3
Q
If blood Urea Nitrogen, creatinine, and phosphorus are all increased what are you considering and why?
A
Renal dysfunction - decreased glomerular filtration
These are all eliminated renally, if they’re building up in the blood that is likely the primary cause
