Single Enzyme elevation and Plasma Protein Flashcards
If Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) is elevated without GGT elevation, what is the issue?
Bone
What is usually ordered to find out the origin of the ALP via electrophoresis?
Isoenzymes
What LDH isoenzyme is mainly from heart tissue and RBC?
LDH-1
What LDH isoenzyme is mainly from the reticuloendothelial system?
LDH-2
What LDH isoenzyme comes from the lungs and other tissues?
LDH-3
What LDH isoenzyme comes from kidney, placenta and pancreas?
LDH-4
What LDH isoenzyme is mainly from liver and striated muscle?
LDH-5
In regards to the Albumin to Globulin Ratio, what is usually the greater fraction?
Albumin
What does it mean if the Albumin to Globilin ratio is less than 0.8?
low albumin or increased globulin
What organ is most Albumin produced by?
Liver
What is the main job of Albumin?
Maintain oncotic pressure
What 4 conditions are when Albumin is decreased?
Pregnancy
Malnutrition
Cirrhosis
Cachexia
What increased value may be caused by Lupus, RA, pregnancy, infection, or cancer?
Alpha-1 globulin
What increased value may be caused by the above conditions as well as kidney disease and heart attack?
Alpha-2 globulin
What increased value may be caused by liver disease, anemia, and increased lipid level?
Beta globulin