BLOOD TESTS

Question 1

What do U and E stand for in terms of ordering blood tests?

Answer 1

Urea and Electrolytes

Question 2

What is the normal range for sodium in a blood test?

Answer 2

135 - 145 mmol/L

Question 3

What is the normal range for potassium in a blood test?

Answer 3

3.5 - 5 mmol/L

Question 4

What is the normal range for creatinine in a blood test?

Answer 4

70 - 150 micromol/L

Question 5

What is the normal range for urea in a blood test?

Answer 5

2.5 - 6.7 mmol/L

Question 6

What is the normal pH range for arterial blood?

Answer 6

7.35 - 7.45

Question 7

What is the PaO2 level below which you would start worrying about a patient?

Answer 7

10.6 kPa (75 - 100 mmHg)

Question 8

What is the normal PaCO2 range?

Answer 8

4 - 6.7 kPa (35 - 45 mmHg)

Question 9

What is the normal range of Hb in blood?

Answer 9

Men: 130 - 180 g/L
Women: 115 - 160 g/L

Question 10

What is the normal range for mean cell volume (MCV)?

Answer 10

76 - 96 fL

Question 11

What is the normal range of platelets in the blood?

Answer 11

150 - 400 x 10^9/L