RD study guide - Jean Inman questions with correct answers

Serum Albumin Correct Answer-3.5-5.0 g/dl visceral protein maintains colloidal osmotic pressure hypoalbumiemia associated with edema, surgery levels above range likely do to dehydration long half-life, doesn't reflect current protein intake Serum Transferrin Correct Answer-200 mg/dl visceral protein that transports iron to bone marrow for production of hemoglobin. serum levels controlled by iron storage pool levels rise with iron deficiency. transferrin synthesis can be determined by TIBC= total iron binding capacity TTHY PAB Correct Answer-Transthyretin, Prealbumin 16-40 mg/dl Is considered best visceral protein to evaluate short half-life; detects changes in protein status quickly during inflammation. liver synthesizes CRP at expense of PAB RBP Correct Answer-Retinol-Binding Protein 3-6 mg/dl