Den kvantitative bestemmelsen av nitrogen er en laboratorietest som hovedsakelig brukes for å vurdere proteinnedbrytning og absorpsjon ved å måle nitrogenivåer i kroppens utskiller, vanligvis urin eller avføring. Denne testen er avgjørende for å evaluere ernæringsstatus, spesielt i kliniske sammenhenger hvor protein-energi underernæring eller ubalanser kan være en bekymring. Den fungerer som en viktig indikasjon på metabolske funksjoner knyttet til proteinomsetning. Testen kan bidra til å diagnostisere tilstander som påvirker proteinmetabolismen, som nyresykdom, malabsorpsjonssyndromer og visse metabolske lidelser...
This test is recommended for individuals who may be experiencing symptoms of protein malnutrition or malabsorption, those with kidney disease, or patients with conditions affecting metabolism, such as hyperthyroidism or liver disease. It is also valuable in monitoring the nutritional status of critically ill patients.
This test is recommended for individuals who may be experiencing symptoms of protein malnutrition or malabsorption, those with kidney disease, or patients with conditions affecting metabolism, such as hyperthyroidism or liver disease. It is also valuable in monitoring the nutritional status of critically ill patients.
Symptoms suggesting a need for this test include muscle wasting, fatigue, delayed wound healing, frequent infections (indicative of poor immune function), and general signs of malnutrition. These symptoms can arise from inadequate protein intake or poor absorption.
Abnormal results can be due to high or low protein diets, kidney disease (affecting nitrogen excretion), liver disease (affecting protein synthesis), or gastrointestinal disorders that impair protein absorption. Both high and low levels of nitrogen excretion can indicate abnormalities in protein metabolism.
Yes, dietary intake significantly influences the results of a nitrogen determination test. High protein intake can increase nitrogen excretion, while low protein intake can decrease it. Accurate testing requires maintaining a consistent diet or following specific dietary instructions during the testing period to ensure that the results reflect the body’s true protein metabolic status.