Table 1.
Normal values for serum electrolytes. Normal values (n = 44, 24 male, 20 female) are defined as those values falling between the 1st and 3rd quartile
| Normal | Min | Max | Mean | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium (mmol/L) | 148–158 | 144 | 170 | 153 |
| Chloride (mmol/L) | 110–115 | 105 | 126 | 113 |
| BUN (mg/dL) | 29–46 | 22 | 64 | 37 |
| Bicarb (mmol/L) | 19–25 | 15 | 26 | 22 |
| Creatinine (mg/dL) | >0.2–0.3 | >0.2 | 0.4 | 0.22 |
Of note, the Abaxis VS2 electrolyte analyzer does not measure creatinine below 0.2 mg/dL; therefore, the range for normal creatinine is truncated at this value.