Which of the following statements regarding adrenal cortical dysfunction is true? A. Patients with Cushing’s syndrome usually have hyperkalemia B. Cushing’s syndrome is associated with glucose intolerance C. Addison’s disease is associated with hypernatremia D. Addison’s disease is caused by elevated levels of cortisol

Which statement best describes the relationship between luteinizing hormone (LH) and folliclestimulating hormone (FSH) in cases of dysmenorrhea? A. Both are usually increased when there is pituitary adenoma B. Increases in both hormones and a decrease in estrogen signal a pituitary cause of ovarian failure C. Both hormones normally peak 1–2 days before ovulation D. In menopause, the LH level at the midcycle peak is higher than the level of FSH

Which isoenzyme of ALP is most heat stable? A. Bone B. Liver C. Intestinal D. Placental

Which of the following laboratory tests is a marker for ischemic heart disease? A. CK-MB isoforms B. Myosin light chain 1 C. Albumin cobalt binding D. Free fatty acid binding protein

In which condition is the measurement of acid phosphatase clinically useful? A. Measuring the prostatic isoenzyme to screen for prostate cancer B. Measuring the enzyme in a vaginal swab extract C. The diagnosis of hemolytic anemia D. As a marker for bone regeneration

In which liver disease is the DeRitis ratio (ALT:AST) usually greater than 1.0? A. Acute hepatitis B. Chronic hepatitis C. Hepatic cirrhosis D. Hepatic carcinoma

A patient has a plasma CK-MB of 14 µg/L at admission and a total CK of 170 IU/L. Serum myoglobin is 130 µg/L and TnI is 1.6 µg/L. Three hours later, the TnI is 3.0 µg/L. Which statement best describes this situation? A. This patient has had an AMI and further testing is unnecessary B. A second CK-MB and myoglobin test should have been performed at 3 hours postadmission to confirm AMI C. These results are consistent with skeletal muscle damage associated with a crush injury that elevated the CK-MB D. Further testing 6–12 hours postadmission is required to establish a diagnosis of AMI

Which of the following buffers is used in the IFCC recommended method for ALP? A. Glycine B. Phosphate C. 2-Amino-2-methyl-1-propanol D. Citrate

Which set of results is most likely in a female with hypogonadotropic ovarian failure? A. Increased LH, FSH, and estrogen B. Decreased LH, FSH, and estrogen C. Decreased prolactin and estrogen D. Increased LH and FSH, and decreased estrogen

Which condition is least likely to be associated with increased serum ALP? A. Osteomalacia B. Biliary obstruction C. Hyperparathyroidism and hyperthyroidism D. Osteoporosis

Which of the following enzymes is usually depressed in liver disease? A. Elastase-1 B. GLD C. Pseudocholinesterase D. Aldolase

Which of the following statements about the aminotransferases (AST and ALT) is true? A. Isoenzymes of AST and ALT are not found in humans B. Both transfer an amino group to α–ketoglutarate C. Both require NADP+ as a coenzyme D. Both utilize four carbon amino acids as substrates

Which of the following hormones is often decreased by approximately 25% in the serum of pregnant women who have a fetus with Down syndrome? A. Estriol (E3) B. Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) C. Progesterone D. Estradiol (E2)

Select the products formed from the forward reaction of AST. A. Alanine and α–ketoglutarate B. Oxaloacetate and glutamate C. Aspartate and glutamine D. Glutamate and NADH

Which of the following statements regarding transaminases is true? A. ALT is often increased in muscular disease, pancreatitis, and lymphoma B. ALT is increased in infectious mononucleosis, but AST is usually normal C. ALT is far more specific for liver diseases than is AST D. Substrate depletion seldom occurs in assays of serum from hepatitis cases

Which statement regarding thyroid hormones is true? A. Circulating levels of T3 and T4 are about equal B. T3 is about 10-fold more active than T4 C. The rate of formation of monoiodotyrosine and diiodotyrosine is about equal D. Most of the T3 present in plasma is from its direct release from thyroid storage sites

When pituitary adenoma is the cause of decreased estrogen production, an increase of which hormone is most frequently responsible? A. Prolactin B. FSH C. LH D. Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)

Which of the following is most often elevated in hypercalcemia associated with malignancy? A. Parathyroid-derived PTH B. Ectopic PTH C. Parathyroid hormone–related protein (PTHRP) D. Calcitonin

Which of the following statements regarding ALP is true? A. In normal adults, the primary tissue source is fast-twitch skeletal muscle B. Geriatric patients have a lower serum ALP than other adults C. Serum ALP levels are lower in children than in adults D. Pregnant women have a higher level of serum ALP than other adults

Which of the statements below regarding the methods of Henry for AST and ALT is correct? A. Hemolysis will cause positive interference in both AST and ALT assays B. Loss of activity occurs if samples are frozen at –20°C C. The absorbance at the start of the reaction should not exceed 1.0 A D. Reaction rates are unaffected by addition of P-5´-P to the substrate

A patient has a plasma myoglobin of 10 μg/L at admission. Three hours later, the myoglobin is 14 μg/L and the troponin I is 0.02 μg/L (reference range 0–0.03 μg/L). These results are consistent with which condition? A. Skeletal muscle injury B. Acute myocardial infarction C. Unstable angina D. No evidence of myocardial or skeletal muscle injury

Which of the following is the most common cause of Cushing’s syndrome? A. Pituitary adenoma B. Adrenal hyperplasia C. Overuse of corticosteroids D. Ectopic adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) production by tumors

Which statement accurately describes serum transaminase levels in AMI? A. ALT is increased 5- to 10-fold after an AMI B. AST peaks 24–48 hours after an AMI and returns to normal within 4–6 days C. AST levels are usually 20–50 times the upper limit of normal after an AMI D. Isoenzymes of AST are of greater diagnostic utility than the total enzyme level

Which of the following statements regarding the catecholamines is true? A. They are derived from tryptophan B. They are produced by the zona glomerulosa of the adrenal cortex C. Plasma levels show both diurnal and pulsed variation D. They are excreted in urine primarily as free catecholamines

Zollinger–Ellison (Z–E) syndrome is characterized by great (e.g., 20-fold) elevation of: A. Gastrin B. Cholecystokinin C. Pepsin D. Glucagon

Which substrate is used in the Bowers–McComb method for ALP? A. p-Nitrophenyl phosphate B. β-Glycerophosphate C. Phenylphosphate D. α-Naphthylphosphate

Which of the following statements regarding the clinical use of CK-MB (CK-2) is true? A. CK-MB becomes elevated before myoglobin after an AMI B. CK-MB levels are usually increased in cases of cardiac ischemia C. CK-MB is more specific than myoglobin D. An elevated CK-MB is always accompanied by an elevated total CK

A serum ALP level greater than twice the elevation of GGT suggests: A. Misidentification of the specimen B. Focal intrahepatic obstruction C. Acute alcoholic hepatitis D. Bone disease or malignancy

Which condition gives rise to the highest serum level of transaminases? A. Acute hepatitis B. Alcoholic cirrhosis C. Obstructive biliary disease D. Diffuse intrahepatic cholestasis

Which of the following statements regarding the diagnosis of pancreatitis is correct? A. Amylase and lipase are as predictive in chronic as in acute pancreatitis B. Diagnostic sensitivity is increased by assaying both amylase and lipase C. Measuring the urinary amylase:creatinine ratio is useful only when patients have renal failure D. Serum lipase peaks several hours before amylase after an episode of acute pancreatitis

Which statement about the clinical utility of plasma or serum lipase is true? A. Lipase is not increased in mumps, malignancy, or ectopic pregnancy B. Lipase is not increased as dramatically as amylase in acute pancreatitis C. Increased plasma or serum lipase is specific for pancreatitis D. Lipase levels are elevated in both acute and chronic pancreatitis

In which condition would an elevated serum alkaline phosphatase be likely to occur? A. Small cell lung carcinoma B. Hemolytic anemia C. Prostate cancer D. Acute myocardial infarction

Which metabolite is most often increased in carcinoid tumors of the intestine? A. 5-Hydroxyindolacetic acid (5-HIAA) B. 3-Methoxy-4-hydroxyphenylglycol (MHPG) C. 3-Methoxydopamine D. HVA

Which of the following statements regarding amylase methods is true? A. Requires sulfhydryl compounds for full activity B. Activity will vary depending on the method used C. Amyloclastic methods measure the production of glucose D. Overrange samples are diluted in deionized water

The onset of menopause is usually associated with what hormone changes? A. Decreased estrogen, testosterone, and androgens B. Decreased estrogen, FSH, LH, and progesterone C. Decreased estrogen and progesterone, and increased LH and FSH D. Decreased estrogen and progesterone, normal LH and FSH

Which of the following conditions is associated with a high level of S-type amylase? A. Mumps B. Intestinal obstruction C. Alcoholic liver disease D. Peptic ulcers

Which statement about multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) is true? A. It is associated with hyperplasia or neoplasia of at least two endocrine organs B. Insulinoma is always present when the pituitary is involved C. It is inherited as an autosomal recessive disorder D. Plasma hormone levels from affected organs are elevated at least 10-fold

Which statement best describes the clinical utility of plasma or serum myoglobin? A. Levels greater than 100 μg/L are diagnostic of AMI B. Levels below 100 μg/L on admission and 2–4 hours postadmission help to exclude a diagnosis of AMI C. Myoglobin peaks after the cardiac troponins but is more sensitive D. The persistence of myoglobin > 110 μg/L for 3 days following chest pain favors a diagnosis of AMI

Which method is most often used to measure fractionated catecholamines (epinephrine, norepinephrine, and dopamine)? A. Measurement of fluorescence following oxidation by potassium ferricyanide B. Measurement by HPLC with electrochemical detection C. Measure of radioactivity after conversion by catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) to tritiated metanephrines D. Measurement by HPLC with fluorescence detection

Which set of results is most likely in an adult male with primary testicular failure? A. Increased LH, FSH, and decreased testosterone B. Decreased LH, FSH, and testosterone C. Decreased testosterone, androstenedione, and FSH D. Increased androstenedione, decreased testosterone, and normal FSH

Which of the following statements about the phosphatases is true? A. They hydrolyze adenosine triphosphate and related compounds B. They are divided into two classes based upon pH needed for activity C. They exhibit a high specificity for substrate D. They are activated by Pi

A female with severe excessive pubic and facial hair growth (hirsutism) should be tested for which of the following hormones? A. Estrogen and progesterone B. Chorionic gonadotropin C. Growth hormone D. Testosterone and dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate

The reference method for serum lipase is based upon: A. Assay of triglycerides following incubation of serum with olive oil B. Rate turbidimetry C. Titration of fatty acids with dilute NaOH following controlled incubation of serum with olive oil D. Immunochemical assay

What is the purpose of LD in the kinetic method of Henry for AST? A. Forms NADH, enabling the reaction to be monitored at 340 nm B. Rapidly exhausts endogenous pyruvate in the lag phase C. Reduces oxaloacetate, preventing product inhibition D. Generates lactate, which activates AST

Which statement about sample collection for catecholamines and metabolites is true? A. Blood for catecholamines is collected in the usual manner following a 12-hour fast B. Twenty-four–hour urine for vanillylmandelic acid, catecholamines, or metanephrines is collected in 1 mL of boric acid C. Twenty-four–hour urine creatinine should be measured with vanillylmandelic acid, homovanillic acid, or metanephrines D. There is no need to discontinue medications if a 24-hour urine collection is used

Which is the most widely used screening test for Cushing’s syndrome? A. Overnight low-dose dexamethasone suppression test B. Corticotropin-releasing hormone stimulation test C. Petrosal sinus sampling D. Metyrapone stimulation test

SITUATION: A physician calls to request a CK on a sample already sent to the laboratory for coagulation studies. The sample is 2-hour-old citrated blood and has been stored at 4°C. The plasma shows very slight hemolysis. What is the best course of action and the reason for it? A. Perform the CK assay on the sample because no interferent is present B. Reject the sample because it is slightly hemolyzed C. Reject the sample because it has been stored too long D. Reject the sample because the citrate will interfere

The best method of analysis for serum PTH involves using antibodies that detect: A. The amino-terminal fragment of PTH B. The carboxy-terminal end of PTH C. Both the amino-terminal fragment and intact PTH D. All fragments of PTH as well as intact hormone

When should progesterone be measured when evaluating an adult female for anovulation? A. At the onset of menses B. During the first 7 days of the menstrual cycle C. At the midcycle just after LH peaks D. At the end of the menstrual cycle

In a nonmyocardial as opposed to a myocardial cause of an increased serum or plasma CK-MB, which would be expected? A. An increase in CK-MB that is persistent B. An increase in the percent CK-MB as well as concentration C. The presence of increased TnI D. A more modest increase in total CK than CK-MB

Which of the following statements about the diagnosis of Addison’s disease is true? A. Patients with primary Addison’s disease show a normal response to ACTH stimulation B. Primary and secondary Addison’s disease can often be differentiated by plasma ACTH C. Twenty-four–hour urinary free cortisol is normal in Addison’s disease D. Pituitary ACTH reserves are normal in secondary Addison’s disease

Which of the following is the most effective serial sampling time for ruling out AMI using both myoglobin and a cardiac specific marker in an emergency department environment? A. Admission and every hour for the next 3 hours or until positive B. Admission, 2 hours, 4 hours, and 6 hours or until positive C. Admission, 3 hours, 6 hours, and a final sample within 12 hours D. Admission and one sample every 8 hours for 48 hours

Hyperparathyroidism is most consistently associated with: A. Hypocalcemia B. Hypocalciuria C. Hypophosphatemia D. Metabolic alkalosis

Which assay using 24-hour urine is considered the best single screening test for pheochromocytoma? A. Total urinary catecholamines B. VMA C. Homovanillic acid (HVA) D. Metanephrines

What is the recommended troponin T and I cutoff (upper limit of normal) for detecting myocardial infarction? A. The cutoff varies with the method of assay but should be no lower than 0.2 ng/mL B. The upper 99th percentile or lowest level that can be measured with 10% CV C. The concentration corresponding to the lowest level of calibrator used D. The highest value fitting under the area of the curve for the 95% confidence interval

Which test becomes abnormal in the earliest stage of the acute coronary syndrome? A. Myosin light chain 1 B. CK-MB isoforms C. Myoglobin D. High-sensitivity C-reactive protein

Select the coupling enzyme used in the kinetic AST reaction of Henry. A. LD B. Malate dehydrogenase C. Glutamate dehydrogenase D. G-6-PD

Which of the following statements regarding ALP is true? A. All isoenzymes of ALP are antigenically distinct and can be identified by specific antibodies B. Highest serum levels are seen in intrahepatic obstruction C. Elevated serum ALP seen with elevated GGT suggests a hepatic source D. When jaundice is present, an elevated ALP suggests acute hepatitis

Which of the following cardiac markers is consistently increased in persons who exhibit unstable angina? A. Troponin C B. Troponin T C. CK-MB D. Myoglobin

Which of the following statements regarding the naming of transaminases is true? A. Serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase (SGOT) is the older abbreviation for ALT B. Serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase (SGPT) is the older abbreviation for AST C. SGPT is the older abbreviation for ALT D. SGOT is the newer abbreviation for AST

Which of the following conditions is characterized by primary hyperaldosteronism caused by adrenal adenoma, carcinoma, or hyperplasia? A. Cushing’s syndrome B. Addison’s disease C. Conn’s syndrome D. Pheochromocytoma

The syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH) causes: A. Low serum vasopressin B. Hypernatremia C. Urine osmolality to be lower than plasma D. Low serum electrolytes

Which statement regarding the use of PTH is true? A. Determination of serum PTH level is the best screening test for disorders of calcium metabolism B. PTH levels differentiate primary and secondary causes of hypoparathyroidism C. PTH levels differentiate primary and secondary causes of hypocalcemia D. PTH levels are low in patients with pseudohypoparathyroidism

Which of the following statements about cortisol in Cushing’s syndrome is true? A. Twenty-four–hour urinary free cortisol is a more sensitive test than plasma total cortisol B. Patients with Cushing’s disease show pronounced diurnal variation in serum cortisol C. Free cortisol is increased by a high-serum cortisol-binding protein concentration D. An elevated serum total cortisol level is diagnostic of Cushing’s syndrome

In which situation is the plasma or 24-hour urinary cortisol not consistent with the clinical picture? A. In pregnant patients B. In patients with a positive overnight dexamethasone suppression test C. In congenital adrenal hyperplasia D. In Cushing’s syndrome caused by ectopic ACTH producing tumors

Which is normally the most abundant corticosteroid hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex? A. Cortisol B. Dehydroepiandrosterone C. Aldosterone D. Corticosterone

Which isoenzyme of ALP migrates farthest toward the anode when electrophoresed at pH 8.6? A. Placental B. Bone C. Liver D. Intestinal

Which test is the most specific for establishing a diagnosis of Cushing’s disease (pituitary Cushing’s)? A. Low-dose dexamethasone suppression B. High-dose dexamethasone suppression C. Twenty-four–hour urinary free cortisol D. Petrosal sinus sampling following corticotropin-releasing hormone stimulation

Which of the following liver diseases produces the highest levels of transaminases? A. Hepatic cirrhosis B. Obstructive jaundice C. Hepatic cancer D. Alcoholic hepatitis

Select the products formed from the forward reaction of ALT. A. Aspartate and alanine B. Alanine and a–ketoglutarate C. Pyruvate and glutamate D. Glutamine and NAD+

Which enzyme is most likely to be elevated in the plasma of a person suffering from a muscle wasting disorder? A. 5´-Nucleotidase B. Pseudocholinesterase C. Aldolase D. Glutamate dehydrogenase

Which of the following statements regarding amylase methods is true? A. Dilution of serum may result in lower than expected activity B. Methods generating NADH are preferred because they have higher sensitivity C. Synthetic substrates can be conjugated to p-nitrophenol (PNP) for a kinetic assay D. The reference range is consistent from method to method

Select the main estrogen produced by the ovaries and used to evaluate ovarian function. A. Estriol (E3 ) B. Estradiol (E2 ) C. Epiestriol D. Hydroxyestrone

Which statement best describes the level of GH in patients with pituitary adenoma associated with acromegaly? A. The fasting GH level is always elevated at least twofold B. Some patients will require a glucose suppression test to establish a diagnosis C. A normal fasting GH level rules out acromegaly D. Patients produce a lower concentration of insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-1) than expected from their GH level

Which of the following statements applies to both measurement of VMA and metanephrines in urine? A. Both can be oxidized to vanillin and measured at 360 nm without interference from dietary compounds B. Both can be measured immunochemically after hydrolysis and derivatization C. Both require acid hydrolysis prior to measurement D. Both can be measured by specific HPLC and MS assays

Which enzyme is measured in whole blood? A. Chymotrypsin B. Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase C. Glycogen phosphorylase D. Lipase

How soon following acute abdominal pain due to pancreatitis is the serum amylase expected to rise? A. 1–2 hours B. 2–12 hours C. 3–4 days D. 5–6 days

Thyroid hormones are derived from the amino acid: A. Phenylalanine B. Methionine C. Tyrosine D. Histidine

Which of the following statements is correct in assessing GH deficiency? A. Pituitary failure may involve one, several, or all adenohypophyseal hormones; but GH deficiency is usually found B. A normal random serum level of GH in a child under 6 years old rules out GH deficiency C. Administration of arginine, insulin, or glucagon will suppress GH release D. GH levels in the blood show little variation within a 24-hour period

What is the typical time course for plasma TnI or TnT following an AMI? A. Abnormal within 3 hours; peaks within 12 hours; returns to normal in 24 hours B. Abnormal within 4 hours; peaks within 18 hours; returns to normal in 48 hours C. Abnormal within 4 hours; peaks within 24 hours; returns to normal in 1 week D. Abnormal within 6 hours; peaks within 36 hours; returns to normal in 5 days

What is the typical time course for plasma myoglobin following an AMI? A. Abnormal before 1 hour; peaks within 3 hours; returns to normal in 8 hours B. Abnormal within 3 hours; peaks within 6 hours; returns to normal in 18 hours C. Abnormal within 2 hours; peaks within 12 hours; returns to normal in 36 hours D. Abnormal within 6 hours; peaks within 24 hours; returns to normal in 72 hours

Which statement best describes the clinical utility of plasma homocysteine? A. Levels are directly related to the quantity of LDL cholesterol in plasma B. High plasma levels are associated with atherosclerosis and increased risk of thrombosis C. Persons who have an elevated plasma homocysteine will also have an increased plasma Lp(a) D. Plasma levels are increased only when there is an inborn error of amino acid metabolism

Which enzyme is least useful in differentiating necrotic from obstructive jaundice? A. GGT B. ALT C. 5’ Nucleotidase D. LD

The reference method for lipase uses olive oil as the substrate because: A. Other esterases can hydrolyze triglyceride and synthetic diglycerides B. The reaction product can be coupled to NADH generating reactions C. Synthetic substrates are less soluble than olive oil in aqueous reagents D. Triglyceride substrates cause product inhibition

Urinary HVA is most often assayed to detect: A. Pheochromocytoma B. Neuroblastoma C. Adrenal medullary carcinoma D. Psychiatric disorders such as manic depression

Which of the following is the mechanism causing Cushing’s disease? A. Excess secretion of pituitary ACTH B. Adrenal adenoma C. Treatment with corticosteroids D. Ectopic ACTH production by tumor

The most commonly employed method of assay for plasma or serum lipase is based on: A. Hydrolysis of olive oil B. Rate turbidimetry C. Immunoassay D. Peroxidase coupling

Which statement regarding bone-specific ALP is true? A. The bone isoenzyme can be measured immunochemically B. Bone ALP is increased in bone resorption C. Bone ALP is used for the diagnosis of osteoporosis D. There are two distinct bone isoenzymes

Select the hormone which when elevated is associated with galactorrhea, pituitary adenoma, and amenorrhea. A. E2 B. Progesterone C. Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) D. Prolactin

Which of the following statements regarding total CK is true? A. Levels are unaffected by strenuous exercise B. Levels are unaffected by repeated intramuscular injections C. Highest levels are seen in Duchenne’s muscular dystrophy D. The enzyme is highly specific for heart injury

A patient’s CK-MB is reported as 18 μg/L and the total CK as 560 IU/L. What is the CK relative index (CKI)? A. 0.10% B. 3.2% C. 10.0% D. 30.0%

Which of the following statements regarding thyroid hormones is true? A. Both protein-bound and free T3 and T4 are physiologically active B. Total T3 and T4 are influenced by the level of thyroxine-binding globulin C. Variation in thyroxine-binding protein levels affects both free T3 and T4 D. An elevated serum total T4 and T3 is diagnostic of hyperthyroidism

Select the most sensitive marker for alcoholic liver disease. A. GLD B. ALT C. AST D. ?-Glutamyltransferase (GGT)

Which of the following cardiac markers derived from neutrophils predicts an increased risk for myocardial infarction? A. Phospholipase A2 (PLA2) B. Glycogen phosphorylase BB (GPBB) C. Soluble CD40 ligand (sCD40l) D. Myeloperoxidase (MPO)

Which statement best describes the clinical utility of B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP)? A. Abnormal levels may be caused by obstructive lung disease B. A positive test indicates prior myocardial damage caused by AMI that occurred within the last 3 months C. A normal test result (<100 pg/mL) helps rule out congestive heart failure in persons with symptoms associated with coronary insufficiency D. A level above 100 pg/mL is not significant if evidence of congestive heart failure is absent

Which statement regarding the measurement of urinary catecholamines is true? A. An increased excretion of total urinary catecholamines is specific for pheochromocytoma B. Twenty-four–hour urinary catecholamine assay avoids pulse variations associated with measurement of plasma catecholamines C. Total urinary catecholamine measurement provides greater specificity than measurement of urinary free catecholamines D. Total urinary catecholamines are not affected by exercise

Which test is used to distinguish Cushing’s disease (pituitary Cushing’s) from Cushing’s syndrome caused by adrenal tumors? A. Low-dose overnight dexamethasone suppression B. Petrosal sinus sampling C. Serum ACTH D. Twenty-four–hour urinary free cortisol

Which of the following amylase substrates is recommended by the IFCC? A. Starch B. Maltodextrose C. Maltotetrose D. Blocked maltohepatoside

SITUATION: An EDTA sample for TnI assay gives a result of 0.04 ng/mL (reference range 0–0.03 ng/mL). The test is repeated 3 hours later on a new specimen and the result is 0.06 ng/mL. A third sample collected 6 hours later gives a result of 0.07 ng/mL. The EKG showed no evidence of ST segment elevation (STEMI). What is the most likely explanation? A. A false-positive result occurred due to matrix interference B. Heparin should have been used instead of EDTA, which causes false positives C. The patient has suffered cardiac injury D. The patient has had an ischemic episode without cardiac injury

Which definition best describes the catalytic activity of amylase? A. Hydrolyzes second α 1–4 glycosidic linkages of starch, glycogen, and other polyglucans B. Hydrolyzes all polyglucans completely to produce glucose C. Oxidatively degrades polysaccharides containing glucose D. Splits polysaccharides and disaccharides by addition of water