Basic Lab Data Flashcards
What does Specificity mean?
The probabilitly that a test will be negative in the absence of a disease.
What does Sensitivity mean?
The probability that the test wull be positive in the presence of a disease.
what two organs are the primary acid excreting organs?
Lungs and kidneys
Wha is responible for the m ost common cause of normal anion gap acidosis?
Diarrhea
What is the normal PH level?
7.35 - 7.45
What is the normal range for PaCO2?
35-45 mmHg
What is the normal range for HCO3?
22-26 mEq/L
What is the normal range for PaO2?
80-100mmHg
What lab values do you find in a CBC?
White blood count White blood cell differential Red blood cell count Hemoglobin Hematocrit Platelet count
What is the normal range for WBC in a healthy adult?
4500-10000
Where are Lymphocytes type “B” cells produced?
Bone marrow
Where are lymphocyte type “T” cells produced?
Thymus
What is a normal hemoglobin for adult male and female?
male 14-18 g/dl
female 12-16 g/dl
What is the normal hematocrit for adult male and female?
Male 40-54%
Female 36-46%
What is the normal hemoglobin for a neonate?
10.7-17.1 g/dl