Liver Function Tests Flashcards
1
Q
Normal protein level?
A
6-8
2
Q
Causes of hypo-proteinemia?
A
Excessive water and malabsorption
3
Q
Causes of hyperproteinemia
A
Inflammatory and autoimmunal conditions
4
Q
Normal serum albumin levels
A
3.5-5.5
5
Q
Albumin/globulin ratio calculated by?
A
A divided by G
6
Q
How do we obtain globulin to begin with for the formula?
A
Total protein - albumin
7
Q
So what causes decreased albumin?
A
Liver diseases
8
Q
What increases globulin
A
Multiple myeloma