Hypoglycemia Quiz

What could be used in liver biopsy specimens to support G6P deficiency?

• Iodine staining

• Check for hepatomegaly

• Measure lactate

• Measure alanine

John Doe, a newborn, presents in the ER with low weight, hyperbilirubinemia and shows a hypoglycemic condition after glucose analysis. What should be considered to be tested?

• Acid base balance for G6P deficiency

• Galactose in the blood

• Take note of history for ingestion of fruits

• Detect for insulin autoantibodies for T1DM

How many hours of fasting if the patient is requested for FBS, Lipid Profile, Blood Uric Acid and CBC?

• No fasting

• 6-8 hours fasting

• 8-10 hours fasting

• 10-12 hours fasting

• 12-14 hours fasting

What is the A1c level if the plasma glucose is 135 mg/dL?

• 5%

• 6%

• 7%

• 8%

A patient is taking ascorbic acid. Which among these glucose methods is not affected?

• Hexokinase

• Glucose oxidase

• Nelson Somogyi

• Benedict's Test

What among these would trigger to produce ketones?

• Fasting

• High protein diets

• Diarrhea

• Fatty liver

What is the color of a specimen with a positive islet autoantibody with IFA?

• bright orange

• apple green

• green

• bright pink

Which is incorrectly matched?

• Nelson Somogyi : arsenomolybdic blue

• Hagedorn Jensen : ferrocyanide

• O-Toluidine : Schiff's base

• None, all are correctly matched

What are the enzymes required for the glucose oxidase method?

Which method of determining glucose levels is harmful to be performed due to its disadvantages?