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Common Labs
Liver, Kidney, WBC with diff
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Liver function test with normal range 0-40 units/L | AST and ALT |
| Liver function test commonly elevated in chronic alcohol abuse | GGT |
| Liver function test elevated with bone injury or rapid bone growth | ALP |
| Least specific measure of kidney function, commonly elevated with significant dehydration | BUN |
| Moderately specific measure of kidney function. A better indicator than BUN. | creatinine |
| Best, most specific measure of kidney function | eGFR |
| eGFR range for a normal kidney | > 90 mL/min |
| eGFR indicating mild impairment or normal level for older adult | > 60 mL/min |
| non-specific measure of muscle injury. elevated with MI, NMS, or vigorous exercise | CK |
| Hemoglobin normal range for male | 13.5-18 g/dL |
| Hemoglobin normal range for female | 12.5-14 g/dL |