GI Gold Standards Flashcards
1
Q
Primary biliary cirrhosis
A
AMA type M2
2
Q
Acute pancreatitis
A
Amylase:creatinine clearance ratio
Amylase/lipase >3x normal limit
3
Q
H. pylori
A
Stains (specifically Steiner (Warthin-Starry)–>black bacteria on gold background)
4
Q
ZES
A
Serum gastrin>10x normal+gastric pH
5
Q
Exudative diarrhea
A
> 10 fecal WBCs/high power field
6
Q
Celiac disease
A
Anti-tissue transglutaminase IgA