Biochemical test results Flashcards
1
Q
What is CRP a marker of?
A
Inflammation in the liver
2
Q
What is creatinine?
A
A by-product of muscle/protein catabolism
breakdown of complex to simple molecules
3
Q
What is creatinine a marker of?
A
Muscle breakdown
Accumulates in the blood and renally excreted…hence, indicates renal dysfunction
4
Q
High GGT indicate?
A
GGT leaking out of liver cells into the blood… liver or bile duct dysfunction
5
Q
Urea
A
By product of protein excreted in the urine breakdown
