How to Interpret Your Lab Work Like a Doctor

How to Interpret Your Lab Work Like a Doctor
When you go to the doctor to get your blood work one thing that is often included is a basic metabolic panel or renal panel. That tells you how your kidneys, electrolytes and everything is functioning in your body in one report. In this week's video I want to give you some clues and information on how to interpret these readings at home. Oftentimes this report will come to you before your doctor or physician's assistant is able to look over it, so it is important to have a basic understanding of what is included.
The basic metabolic panel consists of 7 blood test results. Today we will cover those results and a few bonus readings as well. Watch now to find out more.
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Content Chapters:
00:00 - Reading a Basic Metabolic Panel / Renal Panel
01:00 - Sodium
02:00 - Hyponatremia
02:30 - Potassium
03:27 - Chloride
03:48 - Bicarbonate
04:57 - Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)
05:35 - Creatinine
06:30 - Glucose
07:06 - eGFR - Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate
07:58 - Phosphorus
08:26 - Albumin
09:13 - Wrap Up

[@blueangelsfan4072]

I'm an LPN with 40 yrs of experience. I have to this is a Great video. Short, sweet and to the point with just enough info to be digested by my 70 yo Aunt. Thank you! I subscribed 😊

[@cherylwin9364]

THANK YOU FOR TELLING US WHAT OUR DOCTORS HAVE LIMITED TIME TO DISCUSS WITH US. THIS IS IMPORTANT INFORMATION.

[@MaryGatdula]

Well now I have to look at my results again and see if I can figure out now as all the results are listed under initials instead of actually spelled out. But everything is listed in this exact order then I'm in luck.

[@funnycalicocat3690]

There aren't many videos on intermittent fasting (such as fasting 18:6, 20:4, 24 hours, etc., while drinking non-caloric beverages). I find it very helpful in controlling the ridiculous amount of inflammation I have from rheumatoid arthritis and possibly lupus, it helps me take fewer corticosteroids, but I don't want to damage my kidneys even further. It would be interesting to hear your opinion on it.

[@dwalker6868]

Thank you for informing me

[@bnice8940]

Thank you for sharing this with your viewing audience. I always learn something from you. 😊😊

[@thecookingdoc]

That is so kind of you to say Sandy. I appreciate that so much!

[@penieliswilliams4499]

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[@thecookingdoc]

Thank you so much Penielis. That is so nice of you to say.

[@estellezimmerman1199]

Thank you very much for sharing this information. You always have the best, easy to understand videos👍.

[@thecookingdoc]

I really thank you for that Estelle. Thanks so much for the wonderful feedback.

[@team615]

Thank you for this information. I appreciate this.

[@questioneverything594]

Outstanding video. Thanks Doc!!!

[@kktan9437]

Very informative. Thanks 🙏🙏🙏

[@kathlynsteinman3599]

This is something those of us with ckd need to know. Thank u!

[@shortygee1985]

What about checking for the "RBC MAG" LAB?

[@jpintero6330]

Thank you so much for sharing your expertise! Would a silica supplement (Biosil) hurt the kidneys?

[@CandycaneBeyond]

What about diametricious earth

[@roadtrip808]

Im 46 yr old female 105 5'1 always been small. my gfr is >60??? My alubumin is 4.4 the bun 8 creatinine 0.99 Im very active and i had coffee right before i walked in to get the blood work had coffee and a energy drink the night before and i think meat but i did fast all but the coffee so am i ok ?

[@CandycaneBeyond]

How would you be able to get accurate results if im drinking a ton of water for a possible kidney stone?

[@suemartine5913]

Is creatinine 0.67 a good level?

[@jp7357]

If (theoretically) one’s eGFR calculated from createnine is 59 but eGFR from cystatin-c is 85 all other blood and urine markers perfect … should this theoretical person just use eGFR/cyctatin-c from now on?.

[@krystenme6841]

Then you go to a hospital in UK and with out of range high levels of creatinine, albumin, bilirubin and out of range low levels of Haematocrit, MCH and more they say it's all okay, we don't know why you are in pain, go home, if you are still in pain in a couple weeks ask your General Practitioner if they think you need to do more tests.....

[@squirrelcovers6340]

I learned from Google.