Exam #1: Liver Function/Hepatic Serology Flashcards
What two tests are used to determine liver disease specifically from other pathology?
- GGT
- 5NP
Under what two scenarios would GGT be useful?
- ALP elevated (liver specific)
- AST/ALT >2 = ALD
If direct bili is elevated, indirect bili is normal and AST/ALT is elevated, what does this indicate?
Liver disease
If direct bili is normal, indirect bili is elevated and and AST/ALT is normal + ANEMIA, what does this indicate?
Hemolysis (Hemolytic Anemia)
If direct bili is normal, indirect bili is elevated and AST/ALT is normal WITHOUT Anemia, what does this indicate?
Gilbert’s Syndrome
If ONLY Bili is elevated, what other source should you consider?
RBCs
If ONLY AST is elevated, what other sources should you consider (4)?
Skeletal muscle, cardiac muscle, kidney, brain
If ONLY ALT is elevated, what other sources should you consider (3)?
Skeletal muscle, cardiac muscle, kidney
If ONLY ALP is elevated, what other source should you consider?
Bone
What two medication groups are often associated with risk factor of liver disease and AST/ALT elevation?
- HTN
- Other chronic disease meds
What two medication groups are often associated with risk factor of liver disease and ALP elevation?
- Abx
- Steroids
If ALT is VERY elevated, what two causes should you consider?
- Liver ischemia
- Liver toxicity
If AST/ALT is >2, what disease should be considered?
ALD (Alcoholic Liver Disease)
If AST/ALT is >1, what disease should be considered?
Cirrhosis
If AST/ALT is <1 but still elevated, what two diseases should be considered?
- Fatty liver
- Viral etiology
What risk factor of NAFLD is a strong predictor of NASH?
Metabolic Syndrome
What is Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), and what does it create an increased risk for?
Fatty liver + inflammation
- High risk for significant fibrosis (scarring)
What is Hereditary Hemochromatosis and what two conditions can it lead to?
What other condition are you at increased risk for?
Hereditary disorder of iron metabolism (high iron absorption = too much iron)
- Can progress to fibrosis or cirrhosis
- Increased risk for Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC)
What two diagnostic tests should be ordered to screen for Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC)?
- AFP
- Liver US
To diagnose Hereditary Hemochromatosis, what two labs should be ordered/screened for?
- Transferrin saturation
- Ferritin
What genotype test should be ordered to test for Hereditary Hemochromatosis?
HFE genotype
NOTE: should also screen all 1st degree relatives for HFE genotype/iron testing
Which two autoimmune liver diseases are more common in women?
- Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC)
- Autoimmune Hepatitis (AIH)
Which autoimmune liver disease is more common in men?
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC)
What test will be positive if Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) is present? Is this more common in men or women?
AMA will be positive (also elevated AST/ALT
- PBC is more common in women
What condition is strongly associated with Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC)?
IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease) - UC and Crohn’s
If you are concerned about Autoimmune Hepatitis, what four tests should you order?
- ANA
- ASMA
- LKMA-1
- LC-1
What condition can Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency cause in adults?
Early onset emphysema
To diagnose Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency, what two labs should be ordered?
- Serum alpha-1 antitrypsin (LOW)
- Alpha-1 antitrypsin phenotype
What condition involves neurologic/psychiatric problems (ages 5-35 most common) – tremor, dysarthria, muscle spasticity or rigidity, personality/behavior changes?
Wilson’s Disease