Table 1.
Metabolic panel, liver function test, and coagulation studies laboratory values obtained.
| Metabolic panel | Patient values | Normal range values |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 121 mEq/L (*L) | 135–145 mEq/L |
| Potassium | 4.3 mEq/L | 3.5–5.0 mEq/L |
| Chloride | 84 mEq/L (*L) | 95–105 mEq/L |
| Magnesium | 2.4 mEq/L (*H) | 1.5–2.0 mEq/L |
| Calcium | 7.1 mg/dL (*L) | 8.4–10.2 mg/dL |
| Glucose | 111 mg/dL | 80–140 mg/dL |
| Bicarbonate | 16.4 mEq/L (*L) | 22–28 mEq/L |
| BUN | 120 mg/dL (*H) | 7–18 mg/dL |
| Creatinine | 5.49 mg/dL (*H) | 0.6–1.2 mg/dL |
| Liver function test | Patient values | Normal range values |
|---|---|---|
| AST | 3917 U/L (*H) | 8–40 U/L |
| ALT | 3767 U/L (*H) | 8–40 U/L |
| ALK phosphatase | 248 U/L (*H) | 30–100 U/L |
| Total bilirubin | 7.0 mg/dL (*H) | 0.1–1.0 mg/dL |
| Albumin | 3.7 g/dL | 3.5–5.5 g/dL |
| Total protein | 6.2 g/dL | 6.0–7.8 g/dL |
| Coagulation studies | Patient values | Normal range values |
|---|---|---|
| PT | 120 secs (*H) | 11.0–12.5 secs |
| PTT | 57.3 secs (*L) | 60–70 secs |
| INR | 16 (*H) | 0.8–1.1 |
BUN – blood urea nitrogen; ALT – alanine transaminase; AST – aspartate transaminase; ALK Phosphatase – alkaline phosphatase; PT – prothrombin time; PTT – partial thromboplastin time; INR – international normalized ratio; (*L) – low values; (*H) – high values.