Disease States Flashcards
1
Q
Acute inflammatory pattern and Hyperestrogenism pattern
A
- decreased albumin
- increased alpha1, alpha2
2
Q
Chronic inflammatory disorders
A
- decreased albumin
- increased alpha1, alpha2, gamma
3
Q
Monoclonal or polyclonal gammopathy (IF recommended)
A
- +/- alpha 2, Beta, gamma
4
Q
Liver disease/Cirrhosis
A
- decreased albumin
- +/- B-gamma bridge
- increased gamma
5
Q
Nephrotic syndrome
A
- decreased TP, Albumin, Gamma
- increased alpha2, beta
- +/- alpha1, split beta
6
Q
Protein losing pattern/malnutrition
A
- decreased TP, Albumin, alpha1, alpha2, beta, gamma
7
Q
Autoimmune reactions
A
- increased alpha1, gamma
- decreased alpha2
8
Q
Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency
A
- very decreased alpha1
9
Q
Hypogammaglobulinemia (UPE recommended)
A
- decreased TP,
- very decreased gamma
10
Q
Hemolytic anemias/congenital hemoglobin defects
A
- decreased alpha 2
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