Electrolytes
The main electrolyte found in extracellular fluid
Sodium
The fat found mainly in food
Triglycerides
Elevated levels can indicate bone or liver disorders
ALP
Excessive thirst caused by diabetes
Polydipsia
The waste product of muscle metabolism that is filtered out by the kidneys
Creatinine
This electrolyte will be increased in hemolyzed specimens
Potassium
The "bad" cholesterol that can cause buildup in your arteries
LDL
When either of these two enzymes are elevated in the blood, it could indicate liver cell damage
ALT and AST
Excessive urination in diabetics
Polyuria
The waste product from protein breakdown that is produced in the liver during muscle metabolism
BUN
This electrolyte helps produce stomach acid
Chloride
The waxy, fat like substance made by the liver. It is essential for making hormones and digesting fatty foods.
Cholesterol
The yellow pigment formed when RBC's break down and causes jaundice
Bilirubin
The name for the type of diabetes that can occur during pregnancy
Gestational Diabetes
The regulator of hemostasis
pH
This is the major buffer in the blood that helps maintain pH
HCO3 / Bicarbonate
The "good" cholesterol that absorbs cholesterol in the blood and carries it to the liver
HDL
The enzyme in liver cells that can be elevated in alcohol abuse
GGT
What is the term for your glucose level two hours after eating
Postprandial
Supports nerve and muscle function and helps with over 300 enzymatic reaction
Magnesium
The main component of ATP, DNA, and cell membranes. Works with calcium for bone health.
Phosphorus
What is the term for cloudy or turbid serum or plasma?
Lipemia
The main protein produced by the liver.
Albumin
This measure the average blood glucose levels over the past 6-8 weeks
HbA1c
Important for bone and teeth health, muscle contraction and nerve signaling
Calcium