Table 2.
Selection of frequently assessed laboratory tests and their concentrations in the elderly as compared to work-force individuals.*
| Elevated in the elderly | Decreased in the elderly |
|---|---|
| Al kaline phosphatase | Calcium, zinc |
| Cholesterol | Creatin kinase, eGFR* |
| Clotting factors VII and XIII | Dehydroepiandrosterone, Testosteron |
| D-Dimer* | Estrogen |
| Ferritin* | Growth hormone |
| Fibrinogen | IGF-1, Interleukin-1* |
| Postprandial glucose | Phosphor, selenium, thiamin |
| Parathormone | X-tocopherol (vitamin E) |
| Interleukin-6* | Vitamins B6 and B12, vitamin C, vitamin D |
| Noradrenalin | Alanine Aminotransferase |
| Parathyroid hormone | |
| Prostate specific antigen | |
| Triglycerides | |
| Uric acid | |
| Glycated Haemoglobin (HbA1c) |