Table of Contents
- Overview
- Results
- Risks
- Prevention
Metabolic panel - comprehensive; Chem-20; SMA20; Sequential multi-channel analysis with computer-20; SMAC20; Metabolic panel 20
Normal Values
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Albumin : 3.9 to 5.0 g/dL -
Alkaline phosphatase : 44 to 147 IU/L -
ALT (alanine aminotransferase): 8 to 37 IU/L -
AST (aspartate aminotransferase): 10 to 34 IU/L -
BUN (blood urea nitrogen): 7 to 20 mg/dL -
Calcium : 8.5 to 10.9 mg/dL -
Chloride : 101 to 111 mmol/L -
CO2 (carbon dioxide): 20 to 29 mmol/L -
Creatinine : 0.8 to 1.4 mg/dL ** -
Glucose test : 100 mg/dL -
Potassium test : 3.7 to 5.2 mEq/L -
Sodium : 136 to 144 mEq/L -
Total bilirubin : 0.2 to 1.9 mg/dL -
Total protein : 6.3 to 7.9 g/dL
**Note: Normal or healthy values for creatinine can vary with age. Normal value ranges for all tests may vary slightly among different laboratories. Talk to your doctor about the meaning of your specific test results.
Key to abbreviations:
- IU = international unit
- L = liter
- dL = deciliter = 0.1 liter
- g/dL = gram per deciliter
- mg = milligram
- mmol = millimole
- mEq = milliequivalents
What abnormal results mean
Abnormal results can be due to a variety of different medical conditions, including kidney failure, breathing problems, and diabetes-related complications. See the individual tests listed in the normal values section for detailed information.
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Review Date: 02/20/2011
Reviewed By: David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of
General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington
School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, and
David R. Eltz.
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