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Normal Laboratory Values 

Electrolytes and Acid/Base Balance Tests

 Electrolytes help the body to maintain normal body fluid levels, maintain acid-base balance, and maintain muscle contractility.  

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Mineral Tests

Minerals are critical for maintaining bone and teeth.

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Iron Metabolism Tests

Iron is an integral part of hemoglobin and myoglobin molecules which the body uses to bind and transport oxygen.

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Kidney Function Tests

The kidneys are responsible for filtering water-soluble waste products from the blood as well as maintaining the correct level of electrolytes, proteins, and glucose for fluid balance throughout the body.

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Liver Function Tests (LFTs)

The liver performs many metabolic tasks, including detoxification and protein production.

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Glucose Metabolism Tests

Glucose is the primary form of energy used by cells. Insulin is required to move glucose from the blood into the cells.

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Inflammation tests

Inflammation causes an increase in serum proteins, including albumin, globulin, and C-reactive protein.

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Arterial Blood Gas Tests

These tests are evaluated together to assess the pulmonary gas exchange in patients with respiratory or circulatory disease.

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Cardiovascular Tests

Cardiovascular tests can be separated into two major categories, those that assess risk of disease and those that diagnose disease and trauma.

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Thyroid Tests

The thyroid gland secretes hormones which regulate metabolism.  These hormones have far reaching effects on many body systems.

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Parathyroid Tests

The parathyroid glands maintain the balance of calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus between the blood and bones.

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Immune System Tests

Tests of the immune system include assays for cell markers, complement levels, and antibodies.
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Cancer Marker Tests

Cancer makers include serum proteins and genetic markers which are expressed in some forms of cancer.

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CBC (complete blood count)  

CBC is one of the most common tests ordered, yet a diagnosis is rarely made based on the results of a CBC alone.

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Differential

The differential separates the white cells into their various subtypes and reports each subtype as a percentage of the total.

Granulocytes include:  segmented neutrophils (mature), band neutrophils (less mature), basophils and eosinophils.

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Coagulation Studies

Coagulation studies are used to diagnose coagulopathies and monitor anticoagulation therapy.

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Urinalysis

A urinalysis is like CBC used to screen for abnormalities.  The urinalysis has 3 major components: dipstick, microscopic examination, and macroscopic examination.

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For laboratory terms according to specific medical specialities, please click on the appropriate link below. 
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