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.

Complications of abnormal metabolic syndrome:

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