Plasma Proteins and Enzymes - Quiz Questions

Which acute phase protein increases during inflammation?

• Prealbumin

• C-reactive protein (CRP)

• Albumin

• Transferrin

Which plasma protein is a copper transport protein?

• Transferrin

• Haptoglobin

• Ceruloplasmin

• Prealbumin

Which protein generally appears as the largest band in serum protein electrophoresis (SPEP)?

• a) Albumin

• b) Alpha-1 globulin

• c) Gamma globulin

• d) Beta globulin

Which enzyme would most likely be elevated in acute pancreatitis?

• ALT and ALP

• AST and Albumin

• Amylase and Lipase

• CK-MB and Troponin

Which protein is elevated in iron deficiency anemia?

• Ferritin

• Transferrin

• Haptoglobin

• Albumin

A patient presents with edema; history shows diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes mellitus coupled with Nephrotic syndrome. Which of the following contributes most significantly to maintaining oncotic pressure?

• Globulins

• Albumin

• Creatinine

• Glucose

An SPEP was performed on a patient, revealing a noticeable increase in the Beta region. Which of the following is located in this region and could contribute to the abnormal increase noted.

• Haptoglobin

• IgG

• Transthyretin

• C-Reactive protein

While analyzing SPEP results, an extra peak is noted between the Beta and Gamma region. Which of the following would cause this abnormality?

• Marked Hemolysis

• Specimen was collected in a Lithium heparin tube

• Positive indicator for Multiple Sclerosis

• Specimen was collected in a Red top

Which of the following Anionic dye would be the MOST useful for measuring Albumin?

• Comassie blue dye

• Wrights stain dye

• Nitroprusside dye

• Bromocresol purple dye

Which of the following is/are examples of routine methods used for protein analysis? (Select all that apply)

• Turbidimetry

• Ion Selective Electrode (ISE)

• Electrophoresis

• Immunofixation (IFE)

• Spectrophotometry