A patient who is scheduled for knee surgery mentions not having eaten much in the past few weeks because it has been difficult to shop and prepare food.To evaluate the patient's immune function,the physician may decide to test the patient's serum _____ levels.

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Low serum vitamin D levels are related to poor immune function.Low serum iron levels may be associated with anemia.Serum prealbumin levels are positively related to visceral protein status.High serum creatinine levels indicate renal function and loss of muscle tissue.

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