Chapter 21, Problem 21.84EP

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The medical diagnostic value associated with the enzyme, LDH in the bloodstream has to be predicted.

Concept introduction: The concentration of enzymes is useful for obtaining information about a heart attack.  The blood levels of the three enzymes commonly assayed in heart attack situation are: creatine phosphokinase (CPK), aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH).

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The medical diagnostic value associated with the enzyme, AST in the bloodstream has to be predicted.

Concept introduction: The concentration of enzymes is useful for obtaining information about a heart attack.  The blood levels of the three enzymes commonly assayed in heart attack situation are: creatine phosphokinase (CPK), aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH).