Enzymes, Lipids

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.

Test

Sample type

Test frequency

Reference range

ENZYMES:

     

ALP (adult)

serum

Daily

25 - 110 IU/L

Amylase

serum

Daily

10 - 100 IU/L

AST

serum

Daily

5 - 45 IU/L

ALT

serum

Daily

5 - 45 IU/L

GGT

serum

Daily

< 65 IU/L

CK

serum

Daily

< 150 IU/L

LDH

serum

Daily

200 - 550 IU/L

LIPIDS:

     

Total cholesterol

serum

Daily

Depends on coronary risk factors. See BNF for details

HDL cholesterol

serum

Daily

<1.0 mmol/L: associated with increased risk of CHD

Fasting triglycerides

serum

Daily

0.3 - 2.0 mmol/L