Metabolic Panel

Sample for Metabolic Panel

Indications for Metabolic Panel

1. For routine health check-ups.
2. To evaluate kidney function.
3. To evaluate the liver function.
4. To monitor the medication which may affect the liver or kidneys.

The metabolic panel evaluates the function of various organs:

Metabolic panel measures:

1. Blood glucose level
2. Serum electrolytes
3. Kidney function tests
4. Liver function tests
5. Fluid electrolytes.

The metabolic panel consists of the following:

1. Glucose
2. Proteins:
   1. Total protein
   2. Albumin
3. Liver function tests:
   1. Serum bilirubin
   2. SGPT ( alanine aminotransferase)
   3. SGOT (aspartate aminotransferase)
   4. ALP (alkaline phosphatase)
4. Kidneys function tests:
   1. BUN (blood urea nitrogen)
   2. Creatinine
5. Electrolytes:
   1. Serum sodium
   2. Serum potassium
   3. Chloride
   4. Bicarbonate
   5. Serum calcium level
6. Thyroid function tests.
7. Lipid profile.

Metabolic syndrome:

1. Metabolic syndrome is also called Syndrome X.
2. Metabolic syndrome consists of the following:
   1. Insulin resistance.
   2. Hypertension.
   3. Abdominal obesity.
   4. Prothrombotic and proinflammatory conditions.
3. Metabolic syndrome criteria:
   1. There is glucose intolerance with a fasting level of 110 to 125 mg/dL.
   2. Atherogenic stimulants are:
      1. Triglycerides = >150 mg/dL
      2. HDL-C = <40 mg/dL  males  and <50 mg/dL in females.
      3. Increased LDL

Complications of abnormal metabolic syndrome:

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