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TestTypical referenceUnit
Sodium136–145mEq/L
Potassium3.5–5.1mEq/L
Chloride98–107mEq/L
CO₂ (bicarbonate)22–29mEq/L
BUN7–20mg/dL
Creatinine0.7–1.3mg/dL
Glucose (fasting)70–99mg/dL
WBC4.5–11.0×10³/µL
Hemoglobin13.5–17.5g/dL
Platelets150–400×10³/µL

Reference intervals vary by laboratory and patient context; verify against your facility's ranges.

Educational use only. Always follow institutional policies, provider orders, and local scope of practice.