1. Assessing Nutritional Status Common Lab Values

2. Assessing Metabolism – The thyroid regulates metabolism – Thyroid studies include T3 T4 TSH

3. Assessing Metabolism –Hypothyroidism (Decreased BMR) T3  T4  TSH 

4. Assessing Metabolism –Hyperthyroidism (Increased BMR) T3  T4  TSH 

5. Assessing Carbohydrates – Glucose levels – Carbohydrate and Insulin Functions Fasting Blood Sugar ( FBS ) Glycosylated Hemoglobin ( HbA 1 )

6. Assessing Carbohydrates – Hypoglycemia (Decreased Glucose) FBS  (Short Term)

7. Assessing Carbohydrates – Hyperglycemia (Increased Glucose) FBS  (Short Term)

8. Assessing Carbohydrates – Hyperglycemia (Increased Glucose) HbA 1  (Long Term)

9. Assessing Lipids – Lipid Levels – Cholesterol Levels Triglycerides Total Cholesterol LDL HDL

10. Assessing Lipids – Lipid Levels – Cholesterol Levels Triglycerides Total Cholesterol LDL HDL

11. Assessing Proteins – Albumin – Protein Prealbumin Albumin Total Protein

12. Assessing Proteins – Plasma Proteins – Protein Levels Prealbumin Albumin Total Protein

13. Assessing Anemia / Fluid – Iron Deficiency Anemia – Dehydration Hematocrit Hemoglobin Iron Binding Capacity ( TIBC )

14. Assessing Anemia / Fluid – Iron Deficiency Anemia Hct  Hgb  TIBC 

15. Assessing Anemia / Fluid – Fluid Balance (Dehydration) Hct  Hgb 

16. Assessing Fluid Balance – Fluid Balance – Electrolyte Balance BUN Creatinine Electrolytes

17. Assessing Fluid Balance – Fluid Balance (Dehydration) BUN  Creatinine 

18. Assessing Fluid Balance – Fluid Balance (Overhydration) BUN  Creatinine 

19. Assessing Electrolytes – Fluid Balance – Electrolyte Balance Sodium (Na+) Potassium (K+) Chloride (Cl-)

20. Assessing Electrolytes – Potassium ( K + ) Symptoms Hypokalemia Increased Heart Rate Irregular Heart Beats Leg cramping Increased GI motility Abdominal cramping, diarrhea Symptoms Hyperkalemia Decreased Heart Rate Cardiac Standstill Weak, flaccid muscles Decreased GI motility Nausea, constipation