Which of the Following Statements Are True Regarding the Laboratory

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements are true regarding the laboratory analysis of vitamin status?
1) Measurement of urinary metabolites of a vitamin is one approach utilized for determining vitamin status.
2) Measurement of a biochemical function requiring the vitamin, with and without in-vitro addition of the cofactor form, is one approach utilized for determining vitamin status.
3) Detection of reduced serum concentrations of a vitamin is utilized to indicate a deficiency that interrupts cellular function.
4) Detection of vitamin values within a reference interval defined by population studies is utilized to indicate an adequate supply of that vitamin.

• A)1, 2, 3, 4
• B)2, 3, 4
• C)3, 4
• D)1, 2

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