LP99342-5
Sulfites
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Descriptions
Sulfites (also sulphites) are compounds that contain the sulfite ion SO2−3 (additive IUPAC name: trioxidosulfate(2−)). The sulfite ion is the conjugate base of sulfurous acid. Although the acid itself is elusive, its salts are widely used.
Sulfites are used in increasing amounts as a food preservative or enhancer. They may come in various forms, such as: sulfur dioxide, potassium bisulfite or potassium, metabisulfite, sodium bisulfite, sodium metabisulfite or sodium sulfite.
Sulfites are counted among the top nine food allergens, but a reaction to sulfite is not a true allergy. It may cause breathing difficulty within minutes after eating a food containing it, or migraines. Asthmatics and possibly people with salicylate sensitivity (or aspirin sensitivity) are at an elevated risk for reaction to sulfites. The reaction can, but not often, be fatal, and the individual must immediately go to the emergency room. Other symptoms include sneezing, swelling of the throat, and hives.
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, Sulfites
Elevated sulfite levels can indicate deficiency of either Molybdenum cofactor deficiency or isolated sulfite oxidase deficiency, both of which are involved in the coversion of sulfite to sulfate in the body. Source: Regenstrief Help
Basic Part Properties
- Part Name
- Sulfites
- Part Display Name
- Sulfites
- Part Type
- Component (Describes the core component or analyte measured)
- Created On
- 2010-02-17
- Construct for LOINC Short Name
- Sulfites
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Language Variants Get Info
| Tag | Language | Translation |
|---|---|---|
| it-IT | Italian (Italy) | Solfiti |
| es-ES | Spanish (Spain) | Sulfitos |
| tr-TR | Turkish (Turkey) | Sülfitler |
| ru-RU | Russian (Russian Federation) | Сульфиты |
| fr-BE | French (Belgium) | Sulfites |
| nl-NL | Dutch (Netherlands) | sulfieten |
| zh-CN | Chinese (China) | 亚硫酸盐 Synonyms: 亚硫酸酯; |
| el-GR | Greek (Greece) | Θειώδη Synonyms: Θειώδη |
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