Abnormal LFTs Flashcards
1
Q
what type of liver disease is albumin not useful for and why
A
acute
ithas a long half life
2
Q
why might albumin levels be low
A
nutritional problems
protein loss due to renal disease
loss of synthesis due to liver disease
3
Q
what does total protein measure
A
total albumin and globulins which are the two main proteins
4
Q
what
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