AST Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
Q
Systematic name of Aspartate aminotransferase
A
E.C. 2.6.1.1
2
Q
Viral hepatitis
A
100x ULN
3
Q
Cirrhosis
A
4x ULN
4
Q
Skeletal muscle disorders
A
4-8x ULN
5
Q
AMI
A
Rise: 6-8hrs
Peak: 24hrs
Return to normal: w/in 5 days
6
Q
Highest concentration in tissues
A
Cardiac
Liver
Skeletal muscle
7
Q
Smaller concentration in tissues
A
Kidney
Pancreas
Erythrocytes
8
Q
Optimal pH of Karmen method
A
7.3-7.8
9
Q
Absorbance of Karmen method
A
340nm (NADH to NAD)