Liver Function Tests Flashcards

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1
Q

Normal protein level?

A

6-8

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2
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Causes of hypo-proteinemia?

A

Excessive water and malabsorption

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3
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Causes of hyperproteinemia

A

Inflammatory and autoimmunal conditions

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4
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Normal serum albumin levels

A

3.5-5.5

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5
Q

Albumin/globulin ratio calculated by?

A

A divided by G

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6
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How do we obtain globulin to begin with for the formula?

A

Total protein - albumin

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7
Q

So what causes decreased albumin?

A

Liver diseases

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8
Q

What increases globulin

A

Multiple myeloma

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