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Blood Reports

CBC and cell parameters

Lab Panels

BMP and CMP categories

Health Markers

Lipid and glucose terms

More Categories

Thyroid, renal and more

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Common report categories

Select a category to review its purpose, commonly listed parameters, and factors that may affect reported values.

CBC

Complete Blood Count

General Purpose

A CBC reviews red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to provide a broad view of blood-related measurements.

Common Parameters

Hemoglobin, Hematocrit, White Blood Cell Count, Platelet Count and Red Blood Cell indices.

What May Influence Results

Hydration, altitude, recent illness, and certain medications may affect blood count values.

Useful Questions

What prompted this panel? Should any values be tracked over time?

BMP

Basic Metabolic Panel

General Purpose

Reviews glucose, electrolytes, and kidney-related markers for a general metabolic snapshot.

Common Parameters

Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, CO2, BUN, Creatinine and Glucose.

Common Context

Often seen in general checkups and monitoring involving hydration or electrolytes.

Influencing Factors

Diet, fasting status, hydration, and some medications.

Laboratory samples prepared for metabolic testing

CMP

Comprehensive Metabolic Panel

Purpose

Expands on the BMP with liver-related markers and protein measures.

Parameters

BMP components plus ALT, AST, Total Protein, Albumin, and Bilirubin.

Factors

Recent meals, alcohol use, supplements, and medications.

Question

Do any values need to be compared with a follow-up panel?

LIPID

Lipid Panel

Measures cholesterol and triglyceride values commonly listed in cardiovascular health reports.

Common Parameters

Total Cholesterol, LDL, HDL and Triglycerides.

Common Context

Routine screening and periodic cardiovascular monitoring.

Factors That May Influence Results

Recent meals, fasting duration, and diet composition may affect some reported values.

GLU / A1C

Glucose & A1C Testing

Glucose represents blood sugar at a point in time, while A1C reflects an estimated longer-term average.

Parameters

Fasting Glucose, Random Glucose and Hemoglobin A1C.

Context

Often listed in routine and ongoing metabolic monitoring.

Factors

Fasting status, recent illness, and some blood conditions.

Clinical laboratory glucose testing equipment

Laboratory sample related to kidney marker testing

RENAL

Kidney Function Markers

Common markers used to describe how the kidneys are filtering and handling waste-related measurements.

Common Parameters

Creatinine, BUN, and estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR).

Common Context

Routine monitoring and review before certain medications or procedures.

Influencing Factors

Muscle mass, hydration, diet, and certain supplements.

Hepatic

Liver Function Markers

Reviews enzymes, proteins, and other measurements commonly associated with liver-related panels.

Clinical documentation for liver panel reporting

Parameters

ALT, AST, Alkaline Phosphatase, Bilirubin and Albumin.

Common Context

Routine screening or monitoring related to some medications.

Factors

Alcohol use, recent exercise, and various supplements.

Question

Should current medications be reviewed alongside this panel?

TSH

Thyroid Testing

Reviews hormone measurements associated with thyroid activity and related report terminology.

TSH Free T4 Free T3

Time of day, medications, and recent iodine intake may influence some thyroid measurements.

Thyroid report information reviewed in a laboratory

Urinalysis

Reviews physical, chemical, and microscopic properties commonly listed for a urine sample.

Common Parameters

Color, Clarity, Specific Gravity, pH, Protein and Glucose.

Influencing Factors

Hydration, diet, recent exercise, and some medications.

CRP / ESR

General Inflammation Markers

Purpose

Reviews general measurements associated with inflammatory activity.

Parameters

C-Reactive Protein (CRP) and Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR).

Factors

Recent infection, injury, and other temporary conditions may influence values.

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