Blood Biochemistry Flashcards

1
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ALT

A

Alanine aminotransferase
Liver enzyme
Found in hepatocytes
High ALT - Hepatic damage

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2
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ALP

A

Alkaline phosphatase
Found in many locations including liver and bone
Canalicular - relates to bile duct damage
Also relates to bone remodelling

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3
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CK

A

Creatine Kinase
High CK - Muscle trauma

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4
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GGT

A

Glutamyl transpeptidase
Canalicular - relates to bile duct damage

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5
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AST

A

Aspartame aminotransferase
Liver and muscle enzyme
Found in hepatocytes in liver
High AST - Hepatic damage OR muscle damage

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6
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Which enzymes relate to muscle damage

A

CK
AST

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7
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Which enzymes relate to liver damage?

A

AST
GGT
ALP
ALT

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8
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Which enzymes relate to bile duct damage

A

GGT
ALP

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