Reference Ranges
Age and sex related reference ranges are available from the laboratory and will be provided with reports, providing sufficient patient information is given when requesting. A sheet containing age-related reference ranges is available on request.
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Test |
Test frequency |
Reference range |
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ENZYMES: |
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serum |
Daily |
25 - 110 IU/L |
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Amylase |
serum |
Daily |
10 - 100 IU/L |
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serum |
Daily |
5 - 45 IU/L |
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ALT |
serum |
Daily |
5 - 45 IU/L |
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GGT |
serum |
Daily |
< 65 IU/L |
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CK |
serum |
Daily |
< 150 IU/L |
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serum |
Daily |
200 - 550 IU/L |
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LIPIDS: |
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Total cholesterol |
serum |
Daily |
Depends on coronary risk factors. See BNF for details |
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HDL cholesterol |
serum |
Daily |
<1.0 mmol/L: associated with increased risk of CHD |
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Fasting triglycerides |
serum |
Daily |
0.3 - 2.0 mmol/L |