How Do You Interpret Blood Chemistry Test Results?
Your blood chemistry test, also known as your chem screen or chem panel, measures some of the most important chemicals produced and needed by your body to function properly. If your results are not within the normal range, it can sometimes mean that a disease is present in the body, or that a drug might be causing side effects. Blood chemistry tests can involve dozens of different tests, but at your regular check up, in addition to a complete blood count panel (CBC), your chem panel will usually measure the function of your key organs like your liver and kidneys. Look at your Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP). Read the results in the order they appear. Compare your Glucose level to the acceptable range listed on the results. The acceptable glucose range is 70 to 99 mg/dL (3.9 to 5.5 mmol/L). Anything higher than that is a possible sign of pre-diabetes or diabetes. Compare your calcium (Ca) level to the normal range of 9.0–10.5 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) or 2.25–2.75 millimoles per li
