Jon's Chemistry Panel
| Test Name | Results | Normal Values* |
|---|---|---|
| Glucose | 66 mg/dl | (65-110 mg/dl) |
| Creatinine | 0.8 mg/dl | (0.7-1.4 mg/dl) |
| Uric Acid | 5.7 mg/dl | (3.0-8.5 mg/dl) |
| Cholesterol | 117 mg/dl | (150-250 mg/dl) |
| Protein | 3.1 mg/dl | (3.0-8.5 mg/dl) |
| Albumin | 3.5 mg/dl | (3.7-5.0 mg/dl) |
| LDH | 352 U/L | (100-225 U/L) |
| Alk Phosphatase | 160 U/L | (30-120 U/L) |
| AST | 400 U/L | (0-55 U/L) |
| ALT | 770 U/L | (0-50 U/L) |
| Bilirubin | 3.6 mg/dl | (0-1.5 mg/dl) |
* normal values may vary slightly according to test method and population baselines
Laura's Chemistry Panel
| Test Name | Results | Normal Values* |
|---|---|---|
| Glucose | 50 mg/dl | (65-110 mg/dl) |
| BUN | 18 mg/dl | (7-24 mg/dl) |
| Creatinine | 0.7 mg/dl | (0.7-1.4 mg/dl) |
| Uric Acid | 5.7 mg/dl | (3.0-8.5 mg/dl) |
| Cholesterol | 123 mg/dl | (150-250 mg/dl) |
| Protein | 3.4 mg/dl | (3.0-8.5 mg/dl) |
| Albumin | 3.2 mg/dl | (3.7-5.0 mg/dl) |
| LDH | 275 U/L | (100-225 U/L) |
| Alk Phosphatase | 243 U/L | (30-120 U/L) |
| AST | 575 U/L | (0-55 U/L) |
| ALT | 441 U/L | (0-50 U/L) |
| Bilirubin | 2.6 mg/dl | (0-1.5 mg/dl) |
Instructor's Note:
Jon and Laura's chemistry screening results are very similar. The elevated AST and ALT levels indicate liver damage through the invasion of the liver cells by the hepatitis viruses. Lactic dehydrogenase (LDH) and alkaline phosphatase are also produced in smaller amounts in the liver and are reflected by the slightly elevated serum levels. Elevated bilirubin is an indicator of loss of liver function, since the liver is the key organ for elimination of wastes. These results are key findings for physicians looking for damaging processes to the liver such as hepatitis.