Describe whether the given tests will show increased (I), normal (N) or decreased (D) results for Gilbert’s Disease (and offer a brief explanation): ALT T. Bilirubin D. Bilirubin GGT Albumin

Bilirubin is reduced to _______________ in the small intestine.

A patient with biliary obstruction has a serum bilirubin assay performed. The bilirubin results determined using the Jendrassik-Grof method are as follows: Total bilirubin: 0.8 mg/dL Conjugated bilirubin: 1.0 mg/dL The clinical laboratory technician does not report the results. The results obtained are most consistent with:

Choose the diagnosis most consistent with the following laboratory findings: Serum: Total bilirubin elevated Direct bilirubin decreased Indirect bilirubin elevated Urine: Bilirubin negative Urobilinogen decreased

Explain the purpose of the DMSO reagent in the bilirubin procedure that we used in total bilirubin analysis.

Unconjugated bilirubin:

Why is it important to have a clear understanding of the relationship between the CDI program and the Case Mix Index?

How are performance indicators used as quantitative tools?

What is an example of unethical behavior according to the American Health Information Management Association Code of Ethics?

When working with an impatient CDI workflow, why would the CDI specialist follow physician queries concurrently?