Matching 9-2 Physiological effect and test

Stays elevated for 24 hours or more after exercise

CK

increases with altitude

RBC count

Elevated levels are related to jaundice

bilirubin

Dehydration increase levels

coagulation factors

smoke decreases levels

IgA

crying can increase levels

WBC count

Levels increase with pancreatitis caused by steroid use

amylase

Levels normally peak around 0800 hours

cortisol

Decreases with age

creatinine clearance

fever causes levels to increase

insulin

fatty foods increase levels

lipids

Requires documentation of patient's position during collection

plasma renin