enzymes Flashcards
Elevated Acid Phos
Biliary tract obstruction, hepatocellular disease, bone disease, hyperparathryroidism, prostate cancer
ALKP and GGT high
obstruction
ALKP high and GGT normal
Bone
ALKP normal and GGT high
Liver
ALT and AST are more Specific to ___ than LDH and CK
liver
viral hepatic disorders
**ALT > AST
alcohol or drug related hepatic disorder. Also possible in Carcinoma or Cirrhosis
**AST > ALT
“Old School” marker for AMI
AST
LD “Flip”
LD-1 would be greater than LD -2
Significant for MI
used to assess Pancreatic conditions
Amylase and Lipase (must both be elevated for Pancreatitis)
Acute Hepatitis
Marked increase in AST and LDH – the liver markers
Moderate increase in LDH
Mild increase in GGT