Den kvantitative bestemmelsen av nitrogen (N) er en laboratorietest som måler nitrogenivåer i kroppens utskillelser, vanligvis urin eller avføring, for å vurdere proteinfordøyelse og opptak. Denne testen er essensiell for å evaluere ernæringsstatus, spesielt i kliniske situasjoner hvor protein-energimalnæring eller ubalanser kan være aktuelt. Den gir viktige innsikter i metabolske funksjoner knyttet til proteinomsetning og kan bidra til å diagnostisere tilstander som påvirker proteinmetabolismen, inkludert 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.