Labs

Fluid & Electrolytes

100

Primary cause of hypertonic hypernatremia

Hyperglycemia

200

Scientific term for plasma osmolality >292 mOsm/kg H20

hypertonic

300

Low plasma volume

Hypovolemic

400

This medication can cause hyponatremia (typically accompanied by hypovolemia and hypotonic)

diuretics

500

This disease or condition is the most common cause of hyperkalemia.

renal insufficiency / kidney disease

Lipids, BS, & Proteins

100

High levels of this lipoprotein is associated with lower cardiovascular disease risk

HDL 

200

Represents average blood sugar control over three months

HgA1c

300

Urinary levels represent uncontrolled hyperglycemia

Ketones

400

Triglyceride levels over 1,000 is associated with this this disease or condition.

Pancreatitis (and also cardiovascular disease)

500

The fasting blood glucose level that warrants a diabetes diagnosis.

>126 mg/dL

More Electrolyte Fun

100

A condition that can occur in malnourished patients during the initiation of calorie delivery, characterized by imbalance of phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, and glucose. 

Refeeding syndrome

200

Low albumin levels affect this electrolyte mineral, warranting a correction formula to accurately assess levels.

Calcium

300

An increase in this electrolyte can lead to a decrease in serum calcium levels, stimulating the release of parathyroid hormone.

Phosphorus

400

The calcium supplement form with the most superior absorption rates. 

Calcium citrate

500

Elevated levels of this electrolyte found in meat, beans, and milk are common in renal insufficiency.

Phosphorus

Anemias

100

The scientific name for red blood cells

erythrocytes

200

This type of anmemia may be due to Vit B12, folate, thiamin, or pyroxidine. 

Macrocytic anemia

300

Altitude can increase values of this anemia test.

hematocrit

400

When these B-vitamins are deficient, Hgb and Hct are low and MCV is high.

Folate and B12

500

In iron deficiency anemia, Hgb, Hct, MCV are low and this globulin protein is high.

serum transferrin

Misc.

100

This labs values is used to assess kidney function and can also tell you a thing or two about hydration status.

BUN

200

Elevated levels of these two enzymes reflect liver function.

AST/ALT

300

Albumin and pre-albumin are not good indicators of protein malnutrition when this lab is elevated

C-reactive protein

400

High pH, low PaCO2 and decrease in plasma HCO3 concentration

Respiratory alkalosis

500

This hepatic protein has a short half-life of 2-3 days and is a POSSIBLE indicator of protein status.

pre-albumin