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Chief metabolic organ in the body. And is composed of three systems

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Liver
Hepatocytic, hepatobiliary, and reticuloendothelial

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To eliminate toxins such as alcohol, what are the two enzymes are essential in the pathway?

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Alcohol dehydrogenase
Acetaldehyde dehydrogenase

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Primary liver parenchymal cells and play complicated roles in fibrosis and cirrhosis. It represents 80% of the volume of the liver and is responsible for regenerative property.

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Hepatocyte

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Has the phagocytic role, engulfing organisms and toxins

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Kupfer cell

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What does liver secretes?

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plasma proteins, carbohydrates, ketone bodies, lipids, lipoproteins, clotting factors, enzymes and xenobiotics

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The normal liver produces how many g or albumin daily?

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12grams

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How many mg of bilirubin is produced daily in the healthy adult?

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200 to 300mg

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Ammonia is converted to what in the liver?

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Urea

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Bile acids (cholic acid and chenodeoxycholic acid are conjugated with amino acids _______ to form bile salts

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glycine and taurine

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routine markers for the measurement of hepatic synthetic function

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total protein, albumin, globulin and albumin/globulin ratio

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secondary for the measurement of hepatic synthetic function

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prothrombin time

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plasma levels of tp is _____ higher than serum due to fibrinogen

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0.2 - 0.4 g/dL

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In measuring total protein, is fasting required?

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naur

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Reference range for total protein?

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6.5 - 8.3 g/dL

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It is the reference method for total protein measurement but not routinely used

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Kjeldahl method

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Kjeldahl method is based on the measurement of_______ of protein. It uses serum samples treated with ___ forming protein free filtrate.

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nitrogen content; 15.1 to 16.8%
tungstic acid

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1 grams of nitrogen is equivalent to?

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6.54 g of proteins

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What is the reagent and end product in Kjeldahl method?

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sulfuric acid (digesting agent)
ammonia

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Widely used method for tp measurement and recommended by the IFCC. Explain the principle

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Biuret Method
Cupric ions form a complex with peptide bond, forming a violet-colored chelate which is proportional to the number of peptide bonds present and reflect the total protein level (545 nm)

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It influences the Biuret method, causing falsely elevated total protein

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hemolysis
ictericia

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What is/are the reagents and reference range for biuret method?

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Alkaline copper sulfate, Rochelle salt (NaK Tartrate), NaOH, Potassium Iodide
6.5 - 8.3 g/dL

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It has the highest analytical sensitivity. Reagents used are phosphotungstic-molybdic acid or phenol reagent

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Folin-Ciocalteu Method

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Turbidimetric and nephelometric utilizes what acids?

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sulfosalicylic acid and trichloroacetic acid

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proteins absorbs light at?

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210nm - due to absorbance of peptide bonds
280nm - due to tyrosine, tryptophan and phenylalanine

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It is preferred in detecting such as the M-spike in multiple myeloma. Has higher analytical sensitivity compared to conventional electrophoresis since it can measure small abnormalities such as ___ in hepatic cirrhosis
Immunofixation electrophoresis beta-gamma bridging
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T or F. Globulin is insoluble in water but not in dilute salt solution
True
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T or F. Albumin is insoluble in water and concentrated salt solution
False
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What is the principles of SPE?
migration of charged particles in an electrical field
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What are the major proteins that contribute to electrophoreis?
albumin, a-1 antitrypsin, a-2 macroglobulin, haptoglobin, b-lipoprotein, transferrin, immunoglobulin, fibrinogen, complement C3
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what is the protein that increases as non specific response to inflammation?
a-1 globulin
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Normal SPE pattern
1. Albumin (1st) - fastest band 2. Alpha 1- globulin (2nd) - glycoproteins, AAT, AAG, thyroxine binding-globulin 3. Alpha 2-globulin - (3rd) - haptoglobin, AMG, ceruloplasmin 4. Beta-globulin (4th) - transferrin, b-lipo, hemopexin, C3 and C4 5. Gamma-globulin (5th); slowest - immunoglobulin and CRP
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1. g- spike - ? 2. b-g-bridging - ? 3. a2 globulin band spike - ? 4. a1 globulin flat curve- ? 5. a1, a2, and B-globulin bands - ?
1. multiple myeloma 2. hepatic cirrhosis 3. nephrotic syndrome 4. juvenile cirrhosis (AAT deficiency) 5. inflammation
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the presence of small spikes in the beta region is due to?
iron deficiency (tranferrin)
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It is for the detection of proteins to as little as 1ug
Coomassie brilliant blue dye
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It is for the detection of amino acid and peptide bond after paper chromatography
Ninhydrin
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amino acid - ion-exchange columns thin-layer chromatography - drugs
eme
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Increased total protein
malignancy multiple myeloma waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia
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Decreased total protein
hepatic cirrhosis glomerulonephritis nephrotic syndrome starvation
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The concentration of this protein is inversely proportional to the severity of the liver disease. What is the rf?
Albumin 3.5-5.0 g/dL
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In Albumin, what is the 1. most commonly used method? 2. most specific method?
1. Bromcresol green 2. Bromcresol purple
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what are the methods in albumin?
1. Bromcresol green 2. Bromcresol purple 3. Hydroxyazobenzene Benzoic Acid 4. Methyl Orange
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Affected by the presence of penicillin leading to false decrease of albumin
BCG
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Are not significantly affected by hemolyzed samples. Are cationic dyes and free form interference from bilirubin
BCG and BCP
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Influenced by hyperbilirubinemia
HABA
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Formula of globulin
Total protein - Albumin
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Inverted A/G ration
cirrhosis multiple myeloma waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia
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hereditary absence of albumin
analbuminemia
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presence of two albumin bands and is associated with excess amounts of therapeutic drugs in serum
bisalbuminemia
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presence of two band and is due to lack of amino acids in an individual's diet
Kwashiorkor
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Differentiates intrahepatic disorders and extrahepatic obstructive liver disease. And is administered intramuscularly 10mg daily for 1-3 days
Prothrombin Time (Vitamin K response test)
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End product of hemoglobin metabolism and principle pigment of bile.
Bilirubin - it is formed from the destruction of heme-containing proteins (myoglobin, catalase, and cytochrome oxidase)
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1. Actual site of conjugation? 2. Major sites of deconjugation?
1. Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum 2. Ileum and the early segment of colon
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oxidized form of urobilinogen which imparts stool its color
stercobilinogen or urobilin
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responsible for the color of urine
urobilin
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The colorless end-product of bilirubin metabolism that is oxidized to the brown pigment urobilin
UROBILINOGEN
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It is the conjugated bilirubin tightly bound to albumin. Also reacts with diazo reagent
Delta-Bilirubin
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Half-life of Delta-Bilirubin
12-14 days
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Formula of d-bilirubin
TB - DB + IB
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The plasma concentration of bilirubin increases upon birth and reaches its peak on the?
5th day
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T or F. If the rate of bilirubin formation exceeds the rate of liver clearance, there will be a rise in the bilirubin level in serum.
True
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Also called as icterus or hyperbilirubinemia. Characterized by yellow discoloration and clinically evident when level exceeds 3mg/dL
Jaundice
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Serum Bilirubin: elevated B1 Urine Bilirubin: Negative Urine Urobilinogen: Normal/Increased
Pre-hepatic Jaundice/Hemolytic Jaundice - too much destruction of red blood cells
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Serum Bilirubin: elevated B2 Urine Bilirubin: Positive Urine Urobilinogen: Decreased/Undetectable
Post hepatic Jaundice/Obstructive Jaundice -failure of bile to flow or reach the intestine
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Serum Bilirubin: elevated B1 and B2 Urine Bilirubin: Positive Urine Urobilinogen: Decreased/Undetectable
Hepatocellular Combined Jaundice/Hepatic Jaundice - caused by viruses, alcohol and parasites
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cirrhosis, viral hepatitis, toxic hepatitis and fascioliasis
Hepatocellular Combined Jaundice/Hepatic Jaundice
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cholelithiasis, bilateral pancreatic tumor and colon parasitism
Post hepatic Jaundice/Obstructive Jaundice
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Malaria, hemolytic anemia, and hemolytic disease of the newborn
Pre-hepatic Jaundice/Hemolytic Jaundice
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Impaired cellular uptake of bilirubin. It is characterized by a molecular defect (UGT1A1) insertion of two bases.
Gilbert's Syndrome/ Bilirubin Transport Deficit
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Characterized by the absence of UDPGT. Multiple mutation with UGT1A1 gene. Is common among infants and treated with phototherapy.
Crigler-Najjar Syndrome/ Conjugation Deficit Syndrome
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Absolute deficiency of the enzyme UDPGT Total absence of B2 production (+) kernicterus
Type I Crigler-Najjar Syndrome
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Partial deficiency of UDPGT Small amount of B2 is produced
Type II Crigler-Najjar Syndrome
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Associated with the blockade of the excretion of bilirubin caused by a hepatocyte membrane defect. Deficiency of Multi-drug resistant (MDR2)/ Multi-specific Organic Anionic Transporter protein (cMOAT)
Dubin-Johnson Syndrome/Bilirubin Excretion Deficit
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Familial form of unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia and may be caused by circulating inhibitor of bilirubin conjugation
Lucey-Driscoll Syndrome/Conjugation Inhibitor syndrome
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An autosomal recessive disease. Mutations in SLCO1B1 and SLCO1B3 gene
Rotor Syndrome/Mixed Hyperbilirubinemia
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due to immature blood brain barrier among infants
Kernicterus
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T or F. Visible icterisia occurs when bilirubin is <25mg/L
true
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Principle of Bilirubin Assay
Van den Bergh reaction is the diazotization of bilirubin to produce azobilirubin
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Explain Evelyn and Malloy Method
Accelerator: Methanol Diazo Reagents o Diazo A = 0.1% Sulfanilic Acid + HCl o Diazo B = 0.5% Sodium Nitrite o Diazo Blank = 1.5% HCl  Required pH: 1.2 End Color: Pink to purple azobilirubin at 560 nm
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Most commonly used method for Bilirubin Assay and is popular for the discreet analyzers.
JENDRASSIK-GROF METHOD Modification of Malloy and Evelyn  Two Aliquots of Sample -Reacting one aliquot with the diazo reagent only (sulfanilic acid in hydrochloric acid and sodium nitrite) -Other aliquot with the diazo reagent and an Accelerator (caffeine sodium-benzoate)  Reaction is terminated by the addition of ascorbic acid  Buffer used: Sodium Acetate End Color: blue at 600nm
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T or F. Bilirubin absorbs light maximally at 450nm and imparts a yellow color to amniotic fluid
true
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Increased B1
1. Gilbert's Syndrome 2. Crigler-Najjar Syndrome 3. Hemolytic Anemia 4. Hepatocellular disease 5. Lucey Driscoll Syndrome 6. G-6-PD deficiency
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Decreased B2
1. gall stones 2. Pancreatic (head cancer) 3. Dubin-Johnson syndrome 4. Alcohol and viral hepatitis 5. Biliary atresia 6. Hepatocellular disease 7. Septicemia 8. Rotor syndrome
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Colorless end product of bilirubin metabolism
Urobilinogen
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absence of urobilinogen denotes what?
complete bile obstruction
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what is the method use and reagent in urobilinogen?
Ehrlich's method p-dimethyl aminobenzaldehyde reagent
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Test for hepatocellular function and potency of bile duct. It determines the ability of protein albumin to transport the exogenous dye to the liver
Bromsulphthalein Dye Excretion Test
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enzymes that are increased in drug and alcohol hepatoxicity
ALT and AST
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Smallest NPN. Marker for hepatic failure and Reye's syndrome
Ammonia
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preferred spx for ammonia sample requirement common method used major interference
- arterial blood - heparin/EDTA - Glutamate Dehydrogenase (340nm) - hemoglobin
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End color if the Nitrogen content sample is low to moderate? If high?
If low, yellow. If high, brown.
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