NPN URIC ACID and Ammonia Flashcards
What is produced from the catabolism of purines in nucleic acids?
Uric acid
At what concentration can uric acid be deposited in joints and tissues?
> 6.8mg/dL
What chemical method detects uric acid?
Phosphotungstic Acid Method
Which reagent is used in the chemical method for uric acid detection?
H3PW12O40
What is the product of the chemical method for uric acid detection?
Allantoin + tungsten (tungsten blue)
What is the key enzyme in the uricase method for uric acid detection?
Uricase
At what wavelength is uric acid absorbance measured in the enzymatic method?
293nm
What is the main interference in uric acid detection?
Ascorbic acid
What is the reference range for uric acid in males?
3.5-7.2 mg/dL
What is the reference range for uric acid in females?
2.6–6.0 mg/dL
Which condition is associated with hyperuricemia?
Gout
Which syndrome is linked to hyperuricemia?
Lesch-Nyhan syndrome
What condition is associated with hypouricemia?
Fanconi syndrome
Which drug is associated with hypouricemia?
Allopurinol
Ammonia is produced from?
Catabolism of amino acids