Which of the following is a copper transport protein that migrates as
an alpha2-globulin?
A. Ceruloplasmin
B. Haptoglobin
C.
Transferrin
D. Fibrinogen
A. Ceruloplasmin
Which of the following is an acute-phase reactant protein able to
inhibit enzymatic proteolysis and having the highest concentration of
any of the plasma proteolytic inhibitors?
A. C-reactive
protein
B. Haptoglobin
C. Alpha2-Macroglobulin
D. Alpha1-Antitrypsin
D. Alpha1-Antitrypsin
Which glycoprotein binds with hemoglobin to facilitate the removal of
hemoglobin by the reticuloendothelial system?
A.
Haptoglobin
B. Ceruloplasmin
C. Alpha1-Antitrypsin
D. Fibrinogen
A. Haptoglobin
Which of the following is a low-weight protein that is found on the
cell surfaces nucleated cells?
A. C-reactive protein
B.
Beta2-Microglobulin
C. Ceruloplasmin
D. Alpha2-Macroglobuli
B. Beta2-Microglobulin
Which term describes a congenital disorder that is characterized by a
split in the albumin band when serum is subjected to
electrophoresis?
A. Analbuminemia
B. Anodic
albuminemia
C. Prealbuminemia
D. Bisalbuminemia
D. Bisalbuminemia
Which of the following steps in automation generally remains a manual
process in most laboratories?
a. preparation of the
sample
b. specimen measurement and delivery
c. reagent
delivery
d. chemical reaction phase
a. preparation of the sample
Total laboratory automation does not incorporate ________ as part of
the preanalytical phase.
a. Cap removal
b. Sample
identification
c. Sorting
d. Reagent dispensing
d. Reagent dispensing
The postanalytical phase does not include:
a. Separation
b.
QC data
c. Reportable range limits
d. Reagent inventory
a. Separation
In what condition would an increased level of serum albumin be
expected?
A. Malnutrition
B. Acute inflammation
C.
Dehydration
D. Renal disease
C. Dehydration
Identification of which of the following is useful in early stages of
glomerular dysfunction?
A. Microalbuminuria
B.
Ketonuria
C. Hematuria
D. Urinary light chains
A. Microalbuminuria
Which of the following is a low-weight protein that is found on the
cell surfaces nucleated cells?
A. C-reactive protein
B.
Beta2-Microglobulin
C. Ceruloplasmin
D. Alpha2-Macroglobuli
B. Beta2-Microglobulin
There are five immunoglobulin classes: IgG, IgA, IgM, IgD, and IgE.
With which globulin fraction do these immunoglobulins migrate
electrophoretically?
A. Alpha1-globulins
B.
Alpha2-globlins
C. Beta1-globulins
D. Gamma-globulins
D. Gamma-globulins
Which of the following is an acute-phase reactant protein able to
inhibit enzymatic proteolysis and having the highest concentration of
any of the plasma proteolytic inhibitors?
A. C-reactive
protein
B. Haptoglobin
C. Alpha2-Macroglobulin
D. Alpha1-Antitrypsin
D. Alpha1-Antitrypsin
Which of the following is a copper transport protein that migrates as
an alpha2-globulin?
A. Ceruloplasmin
B. Haptoglobin
C.
Transferrin
D. Fibrinogen
A. Ceruloplasmin
When a serum sample is placed in an electric field connected to a buffer at a pH of 8.6, which one of the following statements is correct regarding the electrophoretic migration of the proteins?
Proteins have a negative charge at a pH of 8.6 and migrate toward the positively charged anode.
Which of the following serum protein fractions is most likely to be elevated in patients with liver cirrhosis?
high gamma (IgA/IgM/IgG)
Which of the following serum protein fractions is most likely to be elevated in patients with hepatic disease?
high gamma
Which of the following serum protein fractions is most likely to be elevated in patients with nephritic syndrome?
high alpha2
The primary function of serum albumin in the peripheral blood is to:
a) maintain colloidal osmotic pressure
b) increase antibody
production
c) increase fibrinogen formation
d) maintain
blood viscosity
a) maintain colloidal osmotic pressure
Which one of these is a primary function of proteins in our body?
energy source
energy storage
digestion
transport
transport
The identification of Bence-Jones protein is best accomplished by
a sulfosalicylic acid test
electrophoresis
urine
reagent strips
immunofixation
immunofixation