- Levels of electrolytes such as sodium, chloride, potassium, chloride, calcium, bicarbonate, phosphorus, and magnesium can be indicative of some kidney and metabolic disorders

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Parameters tested in the clinical chemistry lab include:
- Carbohydrates
- Lipids
- Enzymes
- Hormones
- Proteins
- Electrolytes
- Metabolites

Parameters Tested in the Clinical Chemistry Lab

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- Glucose is tested because its levels indicates how well the body is metabolizing glucose
- Samples can be either fasting or random
- Aid in diagnosis of endocrinological disorders such as diabetes and hypoglycemia

Carbohydrates as a Parameter in the Clinical Chemistry Lab

- Present in the body as body fat, part of cell membranes, and sterols
- Lipid levels can help diagnose liver/heart disorders
- High levels of cholesterol/triglycerides in blood are a risk factor for cardiovascular disease

Lipids as a Parameter in the Clinical Chemistry Lab

- Enzymes coming from a particular organ are measured to indicate problems with that particular organ

Enzymes as a Parameter in the Clinical Chemistry Lab

- Hormones regulate various processes
- An increase/decrease in levels can be indicative of hyperactive or hypoactive endocrine glands

Hormones as a Parameter in the Clinical Chemistry Lab

- Concentration of protein can be indicative of nutrition, metabolic disorders, and some forms of cancer

Proteins as a Parameter in the Clinical Chemistry Lab

Electrolytes as a Parameter in the Clinical Chemistry Lab

- Metabolic products can indicate the health of some organs
- Usually assessed through blood and urine
- Abnormal results are usually repeated 

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