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What is the primary purpose of conducting ammonia tests?
What is the primary purpose of conducting ammonia tests?
- To measure blood glucose levels
- To evaluate kidney function
- To diagnose severe liver diseases (correct)
- To screen for diabetes
Which factor is NOT considered when determining normal ranges for laboratory tests?
Which factor is NOT considered when determining normal ranges for laboratory tests?
- Overall health status
- Age of the individual
- Outdoor temperature (correct)
- Gender of the individual
What do critical values in laboratory tests indicate?
What do critical values in laboratory tests indicate?
- Normal body function
- Slight abnormalities that require monitoring
- Results that are not useful for diagnosis
- Dangerously abnormal results needing immediate action (correct)
If a patient is on a high-protein diet, what effect could this have on ammonia test results?
If a patient is on a high-protein diet, what effect could this have on ammonia test results?
Which specimen is primarily used for chemistry tests?
Which specimen is primarily used for chemistry tests?
Which medication is known to increase blood ammonia levels?
Which medication is known to increase blood ammonia levels?
What is one reason post-test assessments might be necessary?
What is one reason post-test assessments might be necessary?
Why is it important to understand laboratory terminology?
Why is it important to understand laboratory terminology?
Which statement accurately describes the relationship between direct bilirubin and conjugated bilirubin?
Which statement accurately describes the relationship between direct bilirubin and conjugated bilirubin?
Which condition is NOT typically associated with an increase in blood ammonia levels?
Which condition is NOT typically associated with an increase in blood ammonia levels?
What is the primary source of bilirubin in the serum?
What is the primary source of bilirubin in the serum?
How does indirect bilirubin correlate with unconjugated bilirubin?
How does indirect bilirubin correlate with unconjugated bilirubin?
Which substance is crucial in the treatment of elevated blood ammonia levels?
Which substance is crucial in the treatment of elevated blood ammonia levels?
What defines the primary characteristic of Rotor syndrome compared to DJS?
What defines the primary characteristic of Rotor syndrome compared to DJS?
Which symptom is NOT typically associated with primary biliary cirrhosis?
Which symptom is NOT typically associated with primary biliary cirrhosis?
What is a major distinguishing symptom of benign recurrent intrahepatic cholestasis (BRIC)?
What is a major distinguishing symptom of benign recurrent intrahepatic cholestasis (BRIC)?
Which organism is commonly associated with AIDS cholangiopathy?
Which organism is commonly associated with AIDS cholangiopathy?
Which treatment is commonly used for Wilson disease?
Which treatment is commonly used for Wilson disease?
What is a possible complication of total parenteral nutrition (TPN)?
What is a possible complication of total parenteral nutrition (TPN)?
How does benign recurrent intrahepatic cholestasis (BRIC) present in terms of liver damage?
How does benign recurrent intrahepatic cholestasis (BRIC) present in terms of liver damage?
In primary biliary cirrhosis, which demographic is most commonly affected?
In primary biliary cirrhosis, which demographic is most commonly affected?
What percentage of bilirubin production can reach in dyserythropoiesis disorders?
What percentage of bilirubin production can reach in dyserythropoiesis disorders?
Which of the following is a cause of decreased hepatic clearance of bilirubin?
Which of the following is a cause of decreased hepatic clearance of bilirubin?
Which disorder is characterized by defective bilirubin conjugation?
Which disorder is characterized by defective bilirubin conjugation?
What is the typical treatment for kernicterus in patients with type I Crigler-Najjar syndrome?
What is the typical treatment for kernicterus in patients with type I Crigler-Najjar syndrome?
Which of the following drugs can inhibit bilirubin uptake in the liver?
Which of the following drugs can inhibit bilirubin uptake in the liver?
What outcome can occur if unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia is left untreated in type I Crigler-Najjar syndrome?
What outcome can occur if unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia is left untreated in type I Crigler-Najjar syndrome?
What condition is associated with elevated levels of unconjugated bilirubin due to impaired bilirubin conjugation?
What condition is associated with elevated levels of unconjugated bilirubin due to impaired bilirubin conjugation?
What is the primary mechanism by which cirrhosis leads to unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia?
What is the primary mechanism by which cirrhosis leads to unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia?
Which drug is known to cause isolated elevated bilirubin levels?
Which drug is known to cause isolated elevated bilirubin levels?
What is the predominant conjugated form of bilirubin?
What is the predominant conjugated form of bilirubin?
What distinguishes unconjugated bilirubin from conjugated bilirubin?
What distinguishes unconjugated bilirubin from conjugated bilirubin?
What happens to conjugated bilirubin after it is excreted into bile?
What happens to conjugated bilirubin after it is excreted into bile?
Which medical condition can lead to unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia?
Which medical condition can lead to unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia?
What is the typical volume of plasma required for bilirubin testing?
What is the typical volume of plasma required for bilirubin testing?
Which of these is NOT a cause of conjugated hyperbilirubinemia?
Which of these is NOT a cause of conjugated hyperbilirubinemia?
What color do the stool and urine typically turn in the absence of urobilinogens?
What color do the stool and urine typically turn in the absence of urobilinogens?
Study Notes
Ammonia (AMM, NH3)
- Measures ammonia in blood
- Created by protein breakdown
- Liver converts ammonia to urea, excreted in urine
- Increased ammonia levels indicate liver disease
- Blood tube: Green
Bilirubin
- Breakdown product of heme catabolism
- Measured as direct bilirubin (DBil) and total-value bilirubin (TBil)
- Unconjugated bilirubin is water-insoluble and binds to albumin
- Liver conjugates bilirubin to water-soluble form
- Overproduction or defects in uptake and conjugation can result in unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia
- Excreted into bile and delivered to the small intestine
- Intestinal bacteria convert bilirubin into urobilinogens
- Urobilinogens are reabsorbed by the intestine and circulated back to the liver
- Excreted through urine and stool
- Bilirubin testing is indicated upon signs of abnormal liver function
Causes of Elevated Bilirubin Levels
- Unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia: hemolysis, defects in uptake and conjugation
- Crigler-Najjar syndromes (types I and II)
- Gilbert syndrome
- Conjugated hyperbilirubinemia: defects in excretion
- Congestive heart failure
- Cirrhosis
- Liver disease (e.g., hepatitis)
- Liver cancer
- Obstructive biliary defects (e.g., gallstones)
- Drugs (e.g., rifamycin, chlorpromazine)
Other Causes of Conjugated Hyperbilirubinemia
- Sepsis
- Shock
- Hemochromatosis
- Wilson disease
- Total parenteral nutrition (TPN)
- AIDS cholangiopathy
- Benign recurrent intrahepatic cholestasis (BRIC)
Bilirubin Testing
- 0.5 mL plasma (green-top [heparin] tube) or 0.7 mL serum (red-top tube or gold-top 7-mL SST tube) is required
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This quiz covers key concepts related to ammonia and bilirubin testing in assessing liver function. It explores the formation, measurement, and implications of elevated levels of ammonia and bilirubin. Understanding these biomarkers is essential for identifying liver diseases and managing patient care.
