Total Serum Protein Test: Practical Session 2023-2024
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Total Serum Protein Test: Practical Session 2023-2024

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Which protein is the most abundant circulating protein in the blood?

Albumin

What is the main function of albumin in the blood?

Prevention of blood leakage from blood vessels

Which type of globulin helps fight infection?

Gamma globulin

What does testing albumin levels help determine?

<p>Liver and kidney function</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of globulin binds with heme forming hemoglobin?

<p>Alpha globulin</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal range for total protein in the blood?

<p>[5.5–9.0 g/dL]</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a high albumin/globulin ratio greater than 1.0 indicate?

<p>Severe dehydration</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can cause low albumin levels?

<p>Hyperthyroidism</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long does it take for damage to the liver to show up as decreased serum protein levels?

<p>2 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which method is used for the quantitative measurement of total serum protein?

<p>Lowry method</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using NaOH in the Biuret reagent?

<p>To provide an alkaline medium for the reaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of illness can lead to low albumin levels?

<p>Chronic illness</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition can result in a high albumin/globulin ratio?

<p>Tuberculosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of albumin in the blood?

<p>Maintain oncotic pressure and prevent blood leakage from vessels</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of testing globulin levels?

<p>To see if a rare blood disease is present</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition can result in a high albumin/globulin ratio?

<p>Liver disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two major groups of proteins found in the blood?

<p>Albumin and globulin</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a high gamma globulin level indicate?

<p>Infection or immune system response</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can cause low albumin levels?

<p>Liver disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

What may cause a high albumin/globulin ratio?

<p>Kidney disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which illness can result in low albumin levels?

<p>Systemic lupus erythematous (SLE)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of albumin in the blood?

<p>To maintain osmotic pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long does it take for damage to the liver to show up as decreased serum protein levels?

<p>2 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using NaOH in the Biuret reagent?

<p>To provide an alkaline medium</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of illness can lead to low albumin levels?

<p>Autoimmune hepatitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

What condition can result in a high albumin/globulin ratio?

<p>Leukemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does testing albumin levels help determine?

<p>Liver function</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal range for total protein in the blood?

<p>12-16 g/dL</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of globulin helps fight infection?

<p>Gamma-globulin</p> Signup and view all the answers

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