Lab Values

Question 1

Serum Albumin

Answer 1

3.5-5.0; Hypo a/w edema &stress; Hyper a/w dehydration

Question 2

Transferrin

Answer 2

> 200; when iron stores are depleted, transferrin synthesis increases so it rises with iron deficiency

Question 3

TTHY/PAB

Answer 3

Transthyretin and Prealbumin; 16-40; liver synthesizes CRP at expense of PAB (increases)

Question 4

RBP

Answer 4

retinol-binding protein; 3-6; binds and transports retinol

Question 5

Hct

Answer 5

Hematocrit; (M) 42-52% / (W) 36-48%; volume of packed cells

Question 6

Hgb

Answer 6

Hemoglobin; (M) 24-28 / (W) 12-16; iron-containing pigment

Question 7

Serum Ferritin

Answer 7

indicate size of iron storage pool

Question 8

Serum Creatinine

Answer 8

measures somatic protein; little reabsorption in kidneys, may indicate renal disease

Question 9

TLC

Answer 9

Total lymphocyte count; measures immunocompetency; decreased in PCM

Question 10

CRP

Answer 10

c-reactive protein; marker of acute inflammatory distress; decreased CRP a/w increased PAB

Question 11

FEP

Answer 11

free erythrocyte protoporphyrin; direct measure of lead; lead and Ca compete at plasma membrane for transport

Question 12

PT

Answer 12

prothrombin time; evaluates clotting time; anticoagulants prolong PT; Vit K will later values