Can certain biochemical (eg plasma or serum) indices give misleading results regarding micronutrient levels in the event of infection or inflammation?
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Because people who are sick often change their diet and can eat less food.
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Because the accuracy of some laboratory tests may be affected in the collection of samples from patients who have the disease.
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Because some metabolic pathways are altered in sick people, which alters their micronutrient requirements.
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Because a rapid phase reaction results in a change in the inter-tissue distribution of some micronutrients.