Hello! Are you ready for a<br>quiz on routine lab numbers? Lol😊 The previous post reviewed the purpose of each of the<br>20 lab measurements in an SMA 20 Panel (Sequential Multiple Analyzer panel).<br>This is also known as CMP, (Comprehensive Metabolic Panel). The SMA 20 or CMP<br>panel measures key electrolytes, kidney and liver function markers, glucose,<br>and proteins. <br><br>My goal is for you to understand the meaning of<br>these markers and the significance of any abnormal numbers. Too often, I hear health care providers just<br>ramble the names of these tests with numbers, expecting the patient to understand<br>exactly what they are talking about. We<br>cannot make a change if we do not fully understand how to interpret the results.<br><br>Normal adult reference ranges<br>are provided below for general educational purposes. Ranges may vary slightly<br>in different labs and publications.<br><br>Electrolytes are<br>important for cellular function. <br>Marker Normal<br>Range Unit <br><br>Glucose (Fasting)70–100mg/dL <br><br>Sodium (Na+) 136–145mEq/L <br><br>Potassium (K+) 3.5–5.0 mEq/L <br><br>Chloride (Cl–) 95–105 mEq/L <br><br>CO2 (Bicarbonate)22–28mEq/L <br><br>BUN 7–20<br>mg/dL <br><br>Creatinine 0.6–1.2 mg/dL <br><br>Calcium (Total) 8.4–10.2mg/dL <br><br>Phosphorus 3.0–4.5 mg/dL <br><br>Magnesium 1.5–2.0 mg/dL <br><br>Total Protein 6.0–7.8 g/dL <br><br>Albumin 3.5–5.5 g/dL <br><br>Globulin 2.3–3.5 g/dL <br><br>ALT (Alanine<br>Aminotransferase) 10–40 U/L <br><br>AST (Aspartate<br>Aminotransferase)12–38 U/L<br><br>Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP)25–100 U/L <br><br>Bilirubin (Total) 0.1–1.0 mg/dL <br><br> <br>Total Cholesterol<200<br><br> <br> Triglycerides<150<br><br>Iron (Serum)65–175 (M) / 50–170 (F)<br><br> <br><br> <br><br> <br><br> <br><br>