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Which of the following is NOT a laboratory method used for measuring amylase activity?
Which of the following is NOT a laboratory method used for measuring amylase activity?
- Saccharogenic method
- Chromogenic method
- Immunoassay method (correct)
- Amyloclastic method
Increased serum amylase levels are associated with which of the following conditions?
Increased serum amylase levels are associated with which of the following conditions?
- Bacterial parotitis
- Pancreatic insufficiency
- Pancreatitis
- Both A and B (correct)
Which of the following is the major tissue source of amylase?
Which of the following is the major tissue source of amylase?
- Kidney
- Pancreas (correct)
- Stomach
- Liver
Which type of anticoagulant should be avoided when collecting a specimen for amylase testing?
Which type of anticoagulant should be avoided when collecting a specimen for amylase testing?
Amylase is classified as which type of enzyme?
Amylase is classified as which type of enzyme?
During which stage of pregnancy are increased amylase levels typically observed?
During which stage of pregnancy are increased amylase levels typically observed?
Which enzyme catalyzes the transfer of an amino group from aspartic acid to a-ketoglutarate?
Which enzyme catalyzes the transfer of an amino group from aspartic acid to a-ketoglutarate?
Which tissue is the primary source of Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) according to the text?
Which tissue is the primary source of Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) according to the text?
What specimen sensitivity is recommended for testing Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST)?
What specimen sensitivity is recommended for testing Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST)?
In the Karmen Method, which enzyme is used as the indicator enzyme in the coupled enzymatic reaction?
In the Karmen Method, which enzyme is used as the indicator enzyme in the coupled enzymatic reaction?
Which condition is associated with decreased levels of Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST)?
Which condition is associated with decreased levels of Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST)?
What is the clinical significance of increased levels of Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)?
What is the clinical significance of increased levels of Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)?
What is the main laboratory method used to measure Orthonine Carbamoyl Transferase (OCT) levels?
What is the main laboratory method used to measure Orthonine Carbamoyl Transferase (OCT) levels?
Which of the following conditions is NOT associated with increased Orthonine Carbamoyl Transferase (OCT) levels?
Which of the following conditions is NOT associated with increased Orthonine Carbamoyl Transferase (OCT) levels?
Which tissue source is Aldolase predominantly found in?
Which tissue source is Aldolase predominantly found in?
What is the classification of Aldolase?
What is the classification of Aldolase?
Which of the following is NOT a clinical condition associated with increased Aldolase levels?
Which of the following is NOT a clinical condition associated with increased Aldolase levels?
What is the primary reaction catalyzed by Aldolase?
What is the primary reaction catalyzed by Aldolase?
