The following laboratory results were obtained from a 19-year-old college student who consulted the Student Health Service because of fatigue and lack of appetite. She adds that she recently noted that her sclera appears somewhat yellowish and that her urine has become dark (Case Study Table 25-3.1).  What additional factors in the patient’s history should be sought? (Jaundice)

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The following laboratory results were obtained from a 19-year-old college student who consulted the Student Health Service because of fatigue and lack of appetite. She adds that she recently noted that her sclera appears somewhat yellowish and that her urine has become dark (Case Study Table 25-3.1). 

  1. What additional factors in the patient’s history should be sought? (Jaundice)

 

CASE STUDY TABLE 25-3.1
LABORATORY RESULTS
ALT (SGPT)
AST (SGOT)
Alkaline phosphatase
Lactate dehydrogenase
Serum bilirubin
Urine bilirubin
Hepatitis A antibody (IgG)
Hepatitis A antibody (IgM)
Hepatitis B surface antigen
Hepatitis B surface antibody
Hepatitis C antibody
Elevated
Elevated
Minimally elevated
Elevated
5 mg/dL
Increased
Negative
Positive
Negative
Negative
Negative
Transcribed Image Text:CASE STUDY TABLE 25-3.1 LABORATORY RESULTS ALT (SGPT) AST (SGOT) Alkaline phosphatase Lactate dehydrogenase Serum bilirubin Urine bilirubin Hepatitis A antibody (IgG) Hepatitis A antibody (IgM) Hepatitis B surface antigen Hepatitis B surface antibody Hepatitis C antibody Elevated Elevated Minimally elevated Elevated 5 mg/dL Increased Negative Positive Negative Negative Negative
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