Clinical Chemistry Labs Flashcards
1
Q
Sodium
A
- Normal = 135-145
- Critical = < 120 or >160
2
Q
Potassium
A
- Normal = 3.5-5.0
- Critical = <3.0 or > 6.1
3
Q
CO2
A
- Normal = 23-30
- Critical = <10 or >40
4
Q
Creatinine
A
- Normal = 0.5-1.2
- Critical = > 4.0
5
Q
Glucose
A
- Normal (Fasting) = 70-110
- Normal (Random) = <200
- Critical = <50 or >450
6
Q
BUN
A
- Normal = 10-20
- Critical = >100
7
Q
Calcium
A
- Normal = 9-10.5
- Critical = < 6.0 or >13
8
Q
Anion Gap
A
- Normal = <12
9
Q
RBC
A
4-5.5 x 10^6
10
Q
HgB
A
12-15 g/dL
11
Q
Hct
A
36-45%
12
Q
WBC
A
5-10 x 10^3
13
Q
Plts
A
150-400 x 10^3
14
Q
Thrombocytopenia
Mild?
Severe?
A
- thrombocytopenia = <150,000
- Mild = 50-000, 100,000
- Severe = <50,000
15
Q
Reticulocyte count
A
0.5-2%
