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Blood Test Abnormalities

In some instances, cancer treatments may cause blood test abnormalities. Below is a list of common abnormalities:

Abnormality High Level Low Level
Electrolyte Imbalance
Hyperamylasemia Amylase Albumin
Hypercalcemia Calcium Calcium
Hyperchloremia Chloride Chloride
Hyperglycemia Sugar Sugar
Hyperkalemia Potassium Potassium
Hyperlipasemia Lipase Magnesium
Hypermagnesemia Magnesium Sodium
Hypernatremia Sodium Phosphorus
Hyperphosphatemia Phosphorus Iron
Hypertriglyceridemia Triglycerides
Hyperuricemia Uric Acid
Hypoalbuminemia

Hypocalcemia

Hypochloremia

Hypoglycemia

Hypokalemia

Hypomagnesemia

Hyponatremia

Hypophosphatemia

Iron Deficiency Anemia

Thyroid Hormone Levels


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