What The F*** Do these Lab Values mean?

Question 1

CBC with Differential

Answer 1

Panel to analyze: WBC (neutrophils), RBCs and Platelets, hemoglobin, and hematocrit. Differential will analyze the types of neutrophils

Question 2

Hematocrit

Answer 2

Level of RBCs in the fluid component of blood or plasma

Question 3

BMP

Answer 3

Analyzes electrolytes (Na, Cl, K), glucose, acid/base (HCO3) and renal function (BUN and SCr).

Question 4

CMP

Answer 4

BMP + measures Liver function including: albumin, alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), total bilirubin, and protein