1.A 23 year old student was investigated for the cause of his jaundice and puffy face appearance. The results of his c

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1.A 23 year old student was investigated for the cause of his jaundice and puffy face appearance.

The results of his chemistry test is as follows:

Analyte Results Reference ranges

total protein 9.40 g/dl 6.0 – 8.0 g/dl

albumin OD=0.09, []=? 3.7 – 5.3 g/dl

direct bilirubin 0.30mg/dl ≤0.25mg/dl

Total bilirubin 1.20mg/dl ≤ 1.1 mg/dl

a.

The technician on duty had the optical density of her albumin as 0.09, mean standard

absorbance 0.20 and standard concentration of 3.50 g/dl. Calculate

i.

The concentration of albumin

ii.

The concentration of globulin

iii.

The concentration of indirect bilirubin