Blood Biochemistry Flashcards
1
Q
ALT
A
Alanine aminotransferase
Liver enzyme
Found in hepatocytes
High ALT - Hepatic damage
2
Q
ALP
A
Alkaline phosphatase
Found in many locations including liver and bone
Canalicular - relates to bile duct damage
Also relates to bone remodelling
3
Q
CK
A
Creatine Kinase
High CK - Muscle trauma
4
Q
GGT
A
Glutamyl transpeptidase
Canalicular - relates to bile duct damage
5
Q
AST
A
Aspartame aminotransferase
Liver and muscle enzyme
Found in hepatocytes in liver
High AST - Hepatic damage OR muscle damage
6
Q
Which enzymes relate to muscle damage
A
CK
AST
7
Q
Which enzymes relate to liver damage?
A
AST
GGT
ALP
ALT
8
Q
Which enzymes relate to bile duct damage
A
GGT
ALP
