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211. The best labs to get and how to interpret them

Paul Saladino MD podcast

Understanding Comprehensive Metabolic Panel and Hemoglobin A1c

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  • Fasting glucose of 80 is considered low
  • Hemoglobin A1c measures average blood glucose over 90 days
  • Comprehensive metabolic panel shows electrolyte levels and kidney function
  • BUN is a nitrogen balance indicator
  • Elevated creatinine when eating meat can be assessed with a sistat
  • Dehydration can impact BUN and creatinine ratio
  • Serum sodium and potassium levels are tightly regulated

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