Hematology Levels
Normal range of RBC
Men 4.6
Women 4-5
What are causes of low RBC?
Blood loss, lack of iron in diet
Normal Sodium Level
135-145
Normal BUN
5-25
May be repeated every 4 hours when AMI is suspected
Troponin, CKMB, myoglobin, CK
Normal Hemoglobin Level
Men 13.5-18
Women 12-15
Why would hemoglobin/hematocrit be increased?
Dehydration
Normal Potassium Level
3.5-5
Normal Creatinine
0.5-1.2
Normal ESR/Sed Rate
Men 0-15
Women 0-20
Normal Hematocrit Level
Men 40-54
Women 36-46
Responsible for transporting oxygen from the lungs to the tissues and back
Hemoglobin
Normal Calcium Level
8.5-10.5
Normal Cholesterol
<200
Hemoglobin A1C
<6%
Normal WBC level
4,500-10,000
May be increased when infection is present
WBC
Normal Magnesium Level
1.5-2.5
Normal PT
10-13 seconds
This needs to be checked prior to administering Coumadin/Warfarin
INR
Normal Platelet Level
150,000-400,000
May be increased with renal failure or dehydration
BUN & Creatinine
Normal Glucose Level
70-110
Normal INR
<1; may be 2-3 if on Coumadin
This needs to be checked prior to giving diuretic
Potassium