Problem
Explain the purpose of each of the five tests listed and give the abbreviation used for each one. What is the significance of the test value provided for each of these and what could this mean for the patient?
a) Glucose - 135ng/dL
b) Triglycerides - 40 mg/dL
c) Uric acid - Male: 8.5 mg/dL
d) Potassium - 4.0 mEq/L
e) Hemoglobin - Female:20 g/dL