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Elevation occurs with hepatitis or cirrhosis - ANS-AST levels

0.8 to 2.8 nanograms per deciliter (ng/dL). - ANS-Free Thyroxine (T4) normal range

0.8-1.2 mg/dL (depending on gender). - ANS-Serum Creatinine normal level

150,000 to 450,000 per microliter of blood. - ANS-normal platelet count

2.5 - 4.5 mg/dL - ANS-Phosphate normal range

3.3-5.2 g/dL - ANS-Albumin normal range

4,500 to 10,000 cells per microliter (cells/mcL) - ANS-White Blood Cell (WBC) normal range

7-20 mg/dL (depending on sex and age). - ANS-Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) level

70 and 99 mg/dL - ANS-fasting blood glucose

98-107 mEq/L - ANS-Chloride normal range

A blood cell protein that contains iron. A ferritin test helps the doctor understand how much iron
the body is storing

A ferritin test may also be used to help diagnose conditions such as hemochromatosis, liver
disease, and adult Still's disease - ANS-Ferritin

A blood test that can reveal inflammatory activity in the body. A sedimentation (Sed Rate) test
isn't a stand-alone diagnostic tool, but it can help the doctor diagnose or monitor the progress of
an inflammatory disease. - ANS-Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)

a chemical that's produced when the body breaks down purines. Purines are compounds that
enter the bloodstream during the natural breakdown of cells in the body. - ANS-Uric Acid

A chemical waste product that's produced by the muscle metabolism and to a smaller extent by
eating meat.

provides an estimate of how well the kidneys filter (glomerular filtration rate). A creatinine urine
test can measure creatinine in the urine. - ANS-Serum Creatinine

, A condition in which the calcium level in the blood is above normal. Too much calcium in blood
can weaken of bones, create kidney stones, and interfere with how the heart and brain work.

usually a result of overactive parathyroid glands - ANS-Hypercalcemia

a glucose level is considered to be too low when it dips under 70 mg/dL. - ANS-Hypoglycemia

a measure of how well the kidneys are cleaning the blood -- taking out waste and extra water.
An estimated GFR test (eGFR) can tell how much of a certain waste product called creatinine is
in the blood. - ANS-Glomerular Filtration Rate

a mineral the body uses as an electrolyte, meaning it carries electric charges around the body
when dissolved in the blood.
it has a role in bone health, cardiovascular function, and neurotransmission, among other
functions. - ANS-Magnesium

A normal A1C is less than or around 7%.

Reflects the average blood sugar level for the past two to three months. Specifically, the A1C
test measures what percentage of hemoglobin — a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen
— is coated with sugar (glycated). - ANS-Hemoglobin A1C (HgA1C)

A protein made by the liver.
it helps keep fluid in the bloodstream, so it doesn't leak into other tissues. It is also carries
various substances throughout the body, including hormones, vitamins, enzymes and gives the
body the proteins it needs to keep growing and repairing tissue. - ANS-Albumin

A protein that is made mainly by the liver. The body uses this to make other proteins. this also
carries thyroid hormones in the blood.This screening is a blood test that used to be used
frequently to see if a person is getting enough nutrition in their diet. - ANS-Pre-albumin

a rare, life-threatening condition
this is a serious condition that can lead to death. If the patient has bleeding that won't stop, call
the physician and be prepared to initiate medical treatment or transfer to a higher level of care. -
ANS-Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)

a sign of long-term (chronic) kidney disease, steroid use, or alcoholism. - ANS-High pre-albumin

a standard test, also can be used to evaluate the risk of developing coronary artery disease, a
condition in which the arteries of the heart are narrowed. Coronary artery disease can lead to a
heart attack. - ANS-C-Reactive Protein (CRP)

A total T4 test measures the T4 that has bonded to protein along with any free T4.

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