Complete Blood Count
Normal range of RBC
Men: 4.6-6
Women: 4-5
RBC, hemoglobin, and hematocrit increase with these conditions
polycythemia, dehydration
RBC, hemoglobin, hematocrit all decrease with
Blood loss
*RBC decreased low iron
*h&h may decrease in pregnancy and overhydration*
Normal Sodium Level
135-145
Normal BUN/Creatinine
BUN 5-25
Creatinine 0.5-1.2
Normal range of hemoglobin & Hematocrit
hemoglobin: men 13.5-18; women 12-15
Hematocrit: Men 40-54; Women 36-46
If WBC is increased this may be present
Infection
These will be elevated in liver failure/damage/alcoholism
Liver enzymes (AST, ALT, Bilirubin, ALP)
Normal Potassium Level
3.5-5
Normal Cholesterol Level
<200
Normal range of WBC
4,500-10,000
Platelet count may be increased in...
Polycythemia, iron deficiency anemia
If this is increased/decreased it may cause cardiac issues
Potassium
*could also be magnesium
Normal Chloride Level
95-105
These may be repeated every 4-8 hours if patient has suffered a heart attack (AMI)
CK, CKMB, Myoglobin, Troponin
Normal range of platelets
150,000-400,000
This may be increased with inflammation (also infection, neoplasm)
ESR/Sed Rate
Normal Male: 0-15
Normal Female: 0-20
When this electrolyte is elevated the pt may be dehydrated; when decreased indicates fluid overload
Sodium
Normal Magnesium Level
1.5-2.5
Normal Coagulation levels (PT, INR)
PT 10-13
INR <1; if on coumadin 2-3
These are typically used to diagnose anemia
Means of RBC (MCV, MCH, MCHC)
This may be elevated if patient has pancreatitis
Amylase
Elevation of these labs indicates renal failure/dehydration
BUN & Creatinine
Normal Glucose Level & Hemoglobin A1C
70-110
<6%
This needs to be checked if patient is on Heparin
PTT