Let’s explore “How to read a laboratory report”

… Unit: mL/min/1.73 m² Male: G1 ≥90 Female: G1 ≥90 How to read this marker G2 60-89; G3a 45-59; G3b 30-44; G4 15-29; G5 <15. G1/G2 alone do not establish CKD without kidney damage. The wider testing context Some kidney measures are group…

…rence range Unit: ratio Male: 10-20 Female: 10-20 How to read this marker Calculated and context-dependent. Not a stand-alone diagnostic marker. The wider testing context Some kidney measures are grouped into stages. An eGFR or urine pr…

…range Unit: mg/dL Male: 8.5-10.2 Female: 8.5-10.2 How to read this marker Correct for albumin when appropriate or measure ionized calcium. The wider testing context Some kidney measures are grouped into stages. An eGFR or urine protein …

…e range Unit: mg/dL Male: 4.5-5.6 Female: 4.5-5.6 How to read this marker pH and specimen handling materially affect results. The wider testing context Some kidney measures are grouped into stages. An eGFR or urine protein category mean…

…e range Unit: mg/dL Male: 1.7-2.3 Female: 1.7-2.3 How to read this marker Normal serum magnesium does not exclude tissue depletion. The wider testing context Some kidney measures are grouped into stages. An eGFR or urine protein categor…

…range Unit: mOsm/kg Male: 275-295 Female: 275-295 How to read this marker Measured and calculated values may differ. Ask your clinician to review osmolal gap when indicated. The wider testing context Some kidney measures are grouped int…

…e range Unit: mg/dL Male: 3.7-8.0 Female: 2.7-6.1 How to read this marker A gout treatment target is not the same as the healthy-population interval. The wider testing context Some kidney measures are grouped into stages. An eGFR or uri…

… range Unit: mmol/L Male: 0.5-2.2 Female: 0.5-2.2 How to read this marker Collection method, tourniquet time, exercise, and timing affect result. The wider testing context Some kidney measures are grouped into stages. An eGFR or urine p…

…ference range Unit: U/L Male: 10-40 Female: 10-40 How to read this marker Muscle, liver, hemolysis, alcohol, exercise, and medication context matter. The wider testing context These are starting ranges for adults. The upper limit for an…

…reference range Unit: U/L Male: 7-55 Female: 7-45 How to read this marker The test method matters. Healthy-population upper limits may be lower than many commercial ranges. The wider testing context These are starting ranges for adults.…

…rence range Unit: U/L Male: 44-147 Female: 44-147 How to read this marker Age, bone turnover, liver source, pregnancy, and isoenzymes affect interpretation. The wider testing context These are starting ranges for adults. The upper limit…

…reference range Unit: U/L Male: 8-61 Female: 5-36 How to read this marker Alcohol, medications, metabolic disease, and cholestasis may elevate. The wider testing context These are starting ranges for adults. The upper limit for an enzym…