Jaundice Flashcards
1
Q
What is lactate dehydrogenase raises by
A
Haemolyias
2
Q
What is haemolysis
A
Rupture and breakdown of red blood cells
3
Q
What cause of jaundice gives a raised antimitochondrial antibody level
A
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
4
Q
Why do a serum immunoglobulin test in jaundice
A
Raised IgG –> acute hepatitis
Raised IgM –> autoimmune disease
5
Q
Purpose of ferritin and transferrin saturation in jaundice
A
To check for haemochromatosis (excessive absorption and storage of iron)
6
Q
Alpha-1-anti-trypsin causes what two conditions if deficient
A
Cirrhosis and emphysema (also COPD)
