The physician's preliminary clinical assessment is that Mr. Shimabukuro has diabetic nephropathy, ketoacidosis, and a serious scrotal infection. There is no evidence of liver damage.
A gold top arrives in the lab with orders for a Complete Metabolic Panel. Based on the results of the UA and the physician's preliminary diagnosis, would you expect the results of the following tests to be increased, decreased, or normal.
Serum glucose
Creatinine
Bicarbonate
AST
Potassium