Serum testing tests and results (reference ranges may vary slightly per source)
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| ALT (Alanine aminotransferase) to detect liver disease | <45U/L
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| Albumin (protein) to assess kidney function | 3.5-5 g/dL
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| ALP (Alkaline phosphatase to detect liver and bone disease | 20-70 U/L
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| AST (Aspartate aminotransferase to detect tissue damage | <40 U/L
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| BUN (Blood urea nitrogen) to detect renal disease | 7-18 mg/dL; 205-6.4 mmol/L
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| CA (Calcium) to assess parathyroid function and calcium metabolism | 8.4-10.2 mg/dL; 2.1-6.4 mmol/L
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| Cl (Chloride to determine acid-base and water balance (electrolyte) | 98-106 mmol/L
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| Cholesterol (lipid)screening for atherosclerosis related to heart disease | Total: < 200 mg/dL
LDL (bad cholesterol): < 130 mg/dL
HDL (good cholesterol): > 35 mg/dL
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| CPK (creatinine phosphokinase) to assess source of muscle damage such as myocardial infarct | Specific to testing method used
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| Creatinine to screen for renal function | 0.2-0.8 mg/dL
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| Ferritin to detect amount of iron stored in the body | 20-50 mg/mL
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| GGT (Gamma glutamuyltransferase)to detect liver disease | 0-45 U/L
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| Globulin to detect abnormalities in protein synthesis and removal | Varies according to type
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| FBS (Glucose, fasting) to detect disorders of glucose metabolism as in diabetes mellitus | 70-100 mg/dl
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| Glucose random non fasting | Depends upon what the patient has eaten and how long it has been since ingestion but generally determined that it should not exceed 135-140 mg/dL
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| Fe (Iron) to assis in diagnosis of anemia | 35-140 mcg/dL
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| LDH (lactate dehydrogenase) to assist in confirmation of mycardial or pulmonary infarct | <240 U/L
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| pH to assess acidity or alkalinity of blood | 7.34-7.45 (recall that this is slightly alkaline on the pH scale of 7-14 with 7 being neutral, below 7 acidic and above 7 alkaline or basic)
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| Phosphorus to assist in evaluation of calcium levels and to detect endocrine system disorders | 3-4.5 mg/dL
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| K (Potassium)to assist in diagnosis of acid base and water balance (electrolyte) | 3.5-5.1 mmol/L
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| Na (Sodium) to assist in diagnosis of acid-base and water balance (electrolyte) | 135-146 mmol/L
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| Total bilirubin to evalutate liver function and to aid in Dx of anemia | 0.2-1 mg/dL
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| TIBC (Total iron-binding capacity) to measure the potential to transport iron | 6-8 g/dL
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| Troponin I and T to aid in Dx of myocardial infarct | <0.4
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| TSH (Thyroid stimulating hormone) to assess thyroid and pituitary gland function | 5-6 mU/L
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| T4 (Thyroxine) to assess thyroid function | 5-12 mcg/dL
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| Triglycerides to screen for atherosclerosis related to heart disease | 30-190 mg/dL
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| T3 (Triiodothyronine) to assess thyroid function | 27-47%
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| Uric Acid to evaluate renal failure, gout and leukemia | Male: 3.4-7 mg/dL
Female: 2.4-6 mg/dL
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