Day 5

II. Biochemical Assessment (Laboratory Measures) Second type of assessment Telling us early if something is wrong Look at med status and nutritional status Look at first outline A. This section of the course pack will serve as the instructions when conducting the Biochemical Assessment portion of all case studies and quizzes. Please summarize your Biochemical Assessment using the table under section II.J of this outline. B. Hepatic Function (SGOT/ SGPT or AST/ALT) • SGOT and AST equivalent, SGPT and ALT equivalent • High: liver is NOT happy • Alcohol, medications, supplements, nutrition, toxins in food, (mercury, lead, ect.) upper limits of vitamins minerals, or really do have liver disease •