PRE ANALYTICAL CONSIDERATIONS DIET

Question 1

Physiological Factors after eating

Answer 1

increase glucose, potassium, TAGs, Alkaline Phosphatase

Question 2

High Meat Protein

Answer 2

Increased Urea, Ammonia, Uric Acid

Question 3

Bananas, Tomatoes, Pineapples, Avocados

Answer 3

Increased blood serotonin, increased excretion of urine (5’OHIAA)

Question 4

Beverages with Caffeine

Answer 4

Increased fatty acids, glucose, release of catecolamines

Question 5

Alcohol Intake

Answer 5

Increased uric acid, TAG, HDL cholesterol, lactate, acetate, GGT (gamma-glutamyl transferase)

Question 6

Tobacco consumption

Answer 6

Short term: Increase in Glucose, TAG, cholesterol, catecholamines, cortisol, ammonia, urea

Long term: Increase in hemoglobin and WBC count, lowers immune system

Question 7

Responsible for drug metabolism

Answer 7

Liver (increased bilirubin and liver enzymes such as SGPT, SGOT)

Question 9

Oral Contraceptives

Answer 9

Increased levels of transport proteins and enzymes

Increased SGPT & SGT

Question 10

Hyperventilation

Answer 10

Affect physiologic acid-base balance

Question 11

Prolonged application

Answer 11

Increased potassium, proteins (albumin), enzymes, lactate, most blood analytes