Common Lab Tests Flashcards
1
Q
Elevation of Cardiac troponin-1
A
Remains elevated for 5-7 days following MI
2
Q
What lab value symbolizes the percentage of red blood cells in total blood volume
A
Hematocrit
Low hematocrit- anemia, blood loss, and vitamin or mineral deficiencies
High hematocrit- may indicate dehydration or polycythemia Vera
3
Q
Hematocrit value
A
Males- 38.9-46.4%
Females- 35.4-44.4%
4
Q
Hemoglobin values
A
Males- 13.3-16.2
Females- 12-15.8 gm/dl
5
Q
Desirable total cholesterol count
A
6
Q
Borderline total cholesterol count
A
200-239 mg/dl
High is >240
7
Q
Desirable LDL count
A
8
Q
High LDL
A
> 160-189
9
Q
Low HDL
A
10
Q
High HDL
A
> or equal to 60
11
Q
Triglycerides desirable
A
12
Q
Triglycerides high
A
200-499 mg/dl
13
Q
Elevation of CK-MB (Creatine phosphokinase and the protein troponin )
A
Peaks 12-24 hrs after an MI, declined after 48-72 hrs
