Lab Values Flashcards
1
Q
Testicular cancer:
HCG elevated in (always and sometimes)
A
ALWAYS: choriocarcinoma
Sometimes: seminoma
2
Q
Testicular cancer:
AFP & HCG elevated in
A
Mixed germ cell tumours
3
Q
Testicular cancer:
AFP ALWAYS elevated in (1) and sometimes elevated in (2)
A
Always: YS
Sometimes: embryonal, teratoma
4
Q
How is BUN affected with renal impairment
A
As function decreases, BUN rises
5
Q
How are creatinine levels affected by renal dysfunction?
A
As function decreases, creatinine decreases
