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What is the primary purpose of measuring ammonia levels in the blood?
What is the primary purpose of measuring ammonia levels in the blood?
- To diagnose heart failure
- To determine protein intake
- To assess kidney function
- To evaluate liver function (correct)
Which factor could potentially decrease blood ammonia levels prior to testing?
Which factor could potentially decrease blood ammonia levels prior to testing?
- Use of loop diuretics
- Consumption of high-protein diets
- Strenuous exercise
- Taking broad spectrum antibiotics (correct)
What is a normal range for ammonia levels in the blood?
What is a normal range for ammonia levels in the blood?
- 50–100 mcmol/L
- 6–47 mcmol/L (correct)
- 1–10 mcmol/L
- 20–80 mcmol/L
Which condition is NOT indicated by elevated ammonia levels?
Which condition is NOT indicated by elevated ammonia levels?
Which blood tube color is appropriate for ammonia specimen collection?
Which blood tube color is appropriate for ammonia specimen collection?
What is the main purpose of conducting laboratory tests?
What is the main purpose of conducting laboratory tests?
How are normal ranges for laboratory tests established?
How are normal ranges for laboratory tests established?
What are critical values in laboratory diagnostics?
What are critical values in laboratory diagnostics?
Which factor can influence normal and reference ranges for laboratory tests?
Which factor can influence normal and reference ranges for laboratory tests?
Albumin in serum is primarily produced in which organ?
Albumin in serum is primarily produced in which organ?
What can lower levels of albumin in laboratory test results indicate?
What can lower levels of albumin in laboratory test results indicate?
Which of the following is listed as an interfering factor in albumin testing?
Which of the following is listed as an interfering factor in albumin testing?
What does a higher than normal albumin level in lab results most likely indicate?
What does a higher than normal albumin level in lab results most likely indicate?
Which condition is associated with lower ammonia levels in the blood?
Which condition is associated with lower ammonia levels in the blood?
What could higher ammonia levels in the blood indicate?
What could higher ammonia levels in the blood indicate?
Which laboratory value is considered critical due to its association with severe liver disease?
Which laboratory value is considered critical due to its association with severe liver disease?
What is a possible consequence of severely elevated ammonia levels in the body?
What is a possible consequence of severely elevated ammonia levels in the body?
Which of the following conditions is least likely to contribute to elevated ammonia levels?
Which of the following conditions is least likely to contribute to elevated ammonia levels?
In the context of ammonia testing, what does pregnancy most likely affect?
In the context of ammonia testing, what does pregnancy most likely affect?
Which condition is NOT associated with elevated ammonia levels in the blood?
Which condition is NOT associated with elevated ammonia levels in the blood?
Which drug is specifically noted for its ability to decrease blood ammonia levels?
Which drug is specifically noted for its ability to decrease blood ammonia levels?
Which of the following conditions could indicate a severe issue with protein metabolism and might lead to elevated ammonia levels?
Which of the following conditions could indicate a severe issue with protein metabolism and might lead to elevated ammonia levels?
What diagnostic test might a physician consider if they suspect a patient has liver disease based on elevated ammonia levels?
What diagnostic test might a physician consider if they suspect a patient has liver disease based on elevated ammonia levels?
What might an abnormal increase in serum amylase levels indicate?
What might an abnormal increase in serum amylase levels indicate?
Which of the following is a potential consequence of strenuous exercise before a laboratory test?
Which of the following is a potential consequence of strenuous exercise before a laboratory test?
Which of the following conditions is strongly suggested by high amylase levels in both serum and urine?
Which of the following conditions is strongly suggested by high amylase levels in both serum and urine?
What condition would be least likely to lead to elevated ammonia levels?
What condition would be least likely to lead to elevated ammonia levels?
For which of the following reasons would potassium salts potentially be used before ammonia testing?
For which of the following reasons would potassium salts potentially be used before ammonia testing?
What does an essential or malignant condition indicate when evaluating ammonia levels?
What does an essential or malignant condition indicate when evaluating ammonia levels?
What is the primary source of ammonia production in the body?
What is the primary source of ammonia production in the body?
Which organ is responsible for converting ammonia into urea?
Which organ is responsible for converting ammonia into urea?
When might ammonia levels be closely monitored in a patient?
When might ammonia levels be closely monitored in a patient?
Which dietary factor is likely to interfere with ammonia testing results?
Which dietary factor is likely to interfere with ammonia testing results?
What could potentially increase blood ammonia levels prior to testing?
What could potentially increase blood ammonia levels prior to testing?
Which statement is true regarding the purpose of an ammonia blood test?
Which statement is true regarding the purpose of an ammonia blood test?
What is a potential consequence of elevated ammonia levels in the body?
What is a potential consequence of elevated ammonia levels in the body?
Which factor is recognized as a common interfering element in ammonia testing?
Which factor is recognized as a common interfering element in ammonia testing?
Which statement accurately describes the role of laboratory tests in healthcare?
Which statement accurately describes the role of laboratory tests in healthcare?
What is the significance of critical values in laboratory diagnostics?
What is the significance of critical values in laboratory diagnostics?
Which factor is most likely to cause variations in normal ranges for laboratory tests?
Which factor is most likely to cause variations in normal ranges for laboratory tests?
What is the main purpose of post-test assessments in laboratory diagnostics?
What is the main purpose of post-test assessments in laboratory diagnostics?
Which of the following is a primary reason for conducting chemistry tests?
Which of the following is a primary reason for conducting chemistry tests?
In which scenario would laboratory results most likely influence clinical decision-making?
In which scenario would laboratory results most likely influence clinical decision-making?
What specimen types are most commonly used in chemistry tests?
What specimen types are most commonly used in chemistry tests?
Which statement correctly describes normal ranges in laboratory testing?
Which statement correctly describes normal ranges in laboratory testing?
What is the primary role of albumin in the body?
What is the primary role of albumin in the body?
Which test method is commonly used to assess liver and kidney function through protein measurement?
Which test method is commonly used to assess liver and kidney function through protein measurement?
What kind of specimen collection is necessary for the protein testing discussed?
What kind of specimen collection is necessary for the protein testing discussed?
Which aspect could lead to inaccuracies in serum protein testing results?
Which aspect could lead to inaccuracies in serum protein testing results?
What might the presence of lower-than-normal albumin levels indicate?
What might the presence of lower-than-normal albumin levels indicate?
Albumin is primarily synthesized in which organ?
Albumin is primarily synthesized in which organ?
The presence of edema in the extremities or abdomen could result from an issue with what component of serum protein?
The presence of edema in the extremities or abdomen could result from an issue with what component of serum protein?
Which of the following could negatively affect serum protein levels during testing?
Which of the following could negatively affect serum protein levels during testing?
Study Notes
Chemistry Tests
- Chemistry tests analyze chemical components in bodily fluids and tissues to determine abnormalities.
- Blood and urine are commonly used specimens for testing.
- All lab values are shown in SI format.
- Refer to workplace policies and procedures manual or contact the laboratory to ensure accuracy and optimal care during specimen collection and lab testing.
Albumin (AL)
- Normal Range: 35–50 g/L
- A protein produced by the liver, albumin maintains colloidal osmotic pressure.
- Used to diagnose and monitor diseases of the liver, impaired nutrition, chronic edema, and cancer.
- Blood Tube: Red
- Urine: 24-hour urine collection.
- Purpose:
- Check liver and kidney function.
- Determine if diet contains enough protein.
- Help identify the cause of edema in extremities and abdomen.
- Interfering Factors:
- Drugs that interrupt normal serum electrophoretic patterns (e.g., Aspirin, bicarbonates, corticosteroids, salicylates).
- Results and Significance:
- Lower:
- Indicative of malnutrition.
- Liver disease.
- Ascites.
- Inflammatory disease.
- Autoimmune disorder.
- GI malabsorption syndromes.
- Pregnancy.
- Higher:
- Severe dehydration.
- Lower:
Ammonia (AMM, NH3)
- Normal Range: 6–47 mcmol/L
- Measures the amount of ammonia in the blood.
- Ammonia is produced in the body by the breakdown of protein.
- The liver converts ammonia to urea, which is excreted as urine in the kidneys.
- Blood Tube: Green
- Purpose:
- Check liver function.
- Monitor treatment success for severe liver disease (e.g., cirrhosis).
- Check levels in a person receiving total parenteral nutrition.
- Interfering Factors:
- Smoking.
- Eating high-protein or low-protein diets.
- Drugs that increase blood ammonia (e.g., Loop diuretics, narcotics, thiazides, alcohol).
- Drugs that decrease blood ammonia (e.g., broad-spectrum antibiotics, levodopa, potassium salts).
- Strenuous exercise before the test.
- Results and Significance:
- Lower:
- Essential or malignant hypertension.
- Higher:
- Liver disease (cirrhosis or hepatitis).
- Reye syndrome.
- Heart failure.
- Kidney failure.
- Severe bleeding from the stomach or intestines.
- Lower:
Amylase (AMY)
- Normal Range:
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Serum Amylase:
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Chemistry Tests
- Chemistry tests measure chemical components in bodily fluids and tissues to identify abnormalities.
- Blood and urine are commonly used specimens.
- All lab values are shown in SI format (International System of Units).
Albumin (AL)
- Normal Range: 35-50 g/L
- It's a component of total serum protein (pre-albumin, albumin, and globulins).
- Albumin is produced by the liver and is essential for maintaining colloidal osmotic pressure.
- Blood Collection Tubes: Red
- Urine Collection: 24-hour urine collection
- Purpose:
- Assess liver and kidney function.
- Determine if the diet contains sufficient protein.
- Identify the cause of edema in extremities and abdomen.
- Interfering Factors:
- Drugs that disrupt normal serum electrophoretic patterns (e.g., Aspirin, bicarbonates, corticosteroids, salicylates).
- Results and Significance:
- Lower: Indicates malnutrition, liver disease, ascites, inflammatory disease, autoimmune disorder, gastrointestinal malabsorption syndromes, and pregnancy.
- Higher: Indicates severe dehydration.
Ammonia (AMM, NH3)
- Normal Range: 6-47 µmol/L
- Measures the amount of ammonia in the blood.
- Ammonia is created by protein breakdown.
- The liver converts ammonia to urea, which is excreted through urine by the kidneys.
- Blood Collection Tube: Green
- Purpose:
- Check liver function.
- Monitor treatment effectiveness for severe liver disease (e.g., cirrhosis).
- Evaluate ammonia levels in individuals receiving total parenteral nutrition.
- Interfering Factors:
- Smoking.
- High-protein or low-protein diets.
- Drugs that increase blood ammonia (e.g., loop diuretics, narcotics, thiazides, alcohol).
- Drugs that decrease blood ammonia (e.g., broad-spectrum antibiotics, levodopa, potassium salts).
- Strenuous exercise before the test.
- Results and Significance:
- Lower: Indicates essential or malignant hypertension.
- Higher: Indicates liver disease (cirrhosis or hepatitis), Reye syndrome, heart failure, kidney failure, and severe bleeding from the stomach or intestines.
Amylase (AMY)
- Normal Range:
- Serum Amylase: 25-125 IU/L
- Urine Amylase: 1-17 IU/L
- Amylase is an enzyme primarily produced by the pancreas and salivary glands.
- It breaks down starch into sugars.
- Blood Collection Tube: Red
- Purpose:
- Diagnose and monitor acute pancreatitis.
- Investigate causes of abdominal pain.
- Evaluate salivary gland function.
- Interfering Factors:
- Drugs that interfere with amylase activity (e.g., morphine, codeine, corticosteroids).
- Results and Significance:
- Higher: Indicates acute pancreatitis, salivary gland disorders, bowel obstruction, macroamylasemia (a benign condition).
- Lower: Indicates chronic pancreatitis, severe liver disease.
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This quiz covers the analysis of albumin in chemistry tests, including its normal range, function, and the significance of results. Learn about the collection methods, interfering factors, and how albumin levels relate to liver and kidney function. Enhance your understanding of specimen handling and diagnostic purposes.
