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What is the AST or SGOT test used for?
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it measures an enzyme found in the heart, liver and muscle tissue
it is the highest in the liver |
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What is the normal value for AST or SGOT?
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0-35 mcg/L
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What does an increase in AST or SGOT indicate?
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liver necrosis
MI hepatitis Reye's syndrome pulmonary infarction |
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What is the Creatine Phosphokinase (CPK or CK) test used for?
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it measures the enzyme that converts creatine to creatinine
muscle tissue is rich in CK |
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What produces CK-I?
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brain and smooth muscle
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What produces CK-II?
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heart tissue
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What produces CK-III?
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muscle tissue
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What is the normal value for CK in men?
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55-170 mcg/L
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What is the normal value for CK in women?
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30-135 mcg/L
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What causes an increase in CPK/CK?
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muscle activity or damage
IM injections |
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What causes an increase in CK-I?
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shock
brain tumors CVA |
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What causes an increase in CK-II?
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heart attack
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What causes an increase in CK-III?
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muscle dysfunction or disease
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What is the cardiac troponins (T and I) test used for?
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it is a specific indication of cardiac muscle injury
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What is the normal value for cardiac troponin T?
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less than 0.2 ng/mL
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What is the normal value for cardiac troponin I?
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less than 0.3 ng/mL
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What causes an increase in cardiac troponin (T and I)?
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cardiac muscle injury
MI |
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What is lactic dehydrogenase LDH?
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an enzyme formed in the heart, liver, muscles, and RBCs as well as other organs and isoenzymes
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What is the normal value of LDH?
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100-190 mcg/L
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What causes an increase in LDH?
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MI - it rises 12-24 hours after cardiac damage
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