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cells that carry hemoglobin protein and transport oxygen to the other parts of the body
Hyper: dehydration
Red Blood Count (RBC)
Hypo: anemia, overhydration, malnutrition, nutrient deficiencies (oron, copper, folic acid, B6,
B12)
number of white blood cells in the blood
Clinical Significance: help fight infection= indicates infection
White Blood Count (WBC):
Hyper: infections, inflammation
Hypo: cancers and cancer-treating drugs, autoimmune disorders
oxygen-carrying protein of the RBCs containing 4 heme groups and globin
Hemoglobin (Hgb):
Hypo: anemia, bleeding, poor nutrition, low iron
a measurement of the percentage of the volume of blood that is made up of RBCs
Hematocrit (Hct): Hyper: dehydration
Hypo: anemia, malnutrition, nutritional deficiencies (iron, folate, B12, B6)
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average size of RBCs
Clinical Significance: diagnose macrocytic and microcytic anemia
Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV):
Hyper (macro): low B12/folic acid levels
Hypo (micro): iron deficiency anemia, inadequate iron intake
pancreatic enzyme that catalyzes the breakdown of fats to fatty acids and glycerol
Lipase: Clinical Significance: can indicate damaged pancreas
Hyper: pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer
enzyme produced in the pancreas that helps digest carbohydrates
Clinical Significance: pancreas is diseased or inflamed, amylase releases into blood
Amylase:
Hyper: pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer
Hypo: damage or cancer of pancreas, kidney disease
yellowish pigment that is the product of the breakdown of RBCs, processed by liver and
excreted in urine and feces; responsible for yellow color of urine, brown color of feces, ad
Total Bilirubin:
yellow color of jaundice
Clinical Significance: indicative of liver damage
transaminase enzyme found in plasma but primarily in liver, important for amino acid
metabolism
Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT):
Clinical Significance: ALT is released from lover as a result of damage
Hyper: liver damage- cirrhosis, necrosis, hepatitis, cancer
transaminase enzyme found in heart, liver, and skeletal muscle; important for amino acid
metabolism
Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST):
Clinical SIgnificance: marker for liver health
Hyper: liver damage- cirrhosis, necrosis, hepatitis, cancer
mainly produced in muscle cells and RBCs , formed when carbohydrates are broken down and
Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH): oxygen levels are low
Hyper: heart failure, severe infection, shock, strenuous exercise
What is the suggested criterion for adults BMI>/=40
(bariatric surgery) BMI>/=35 with comorbid condition
What is the suggested criterion for children BMI>/=35 or 120% of the 95th percentile with serious medical condition
(bariatric surgery) BMI>/=40 or 140% of the 95th percentile
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