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Wednesday's Word
[u][i]AMA - Anti - mitochrondial Antibody[/i][/u]
This classic antibody type is seen in PBC. Combined with elevated alkaline phosphatase, part of your liver panel blood work, a positive AMA is about 95% certain for the diagnosis of PBC.
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Wednesday Words
The words this week I want to define are alkaline phosphatase.
Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) is an enzyme that is released by the bile ducts cells ( among other organs). The release of ALP is a marker of stress or injury. So the more injury or stress to the bile duct cells, the higher
Tuesday's Tip
[u][i]Alkaline phosphatase [/i][/u]
It is an enzyme released as a response to injury to the bile ducts - not the liver itself. As more cells are injured, the more alk phos is released. Alk phos is not in itself harmful. Higher levels in the blood does not mean more tissue damage. Even lowering