Common Lab Values

Question 1

bilirubin

Answer 1

0.3 - 1.0 ; evaluates liver function and patients with hemolytic anemia

Question 2

BUN (Blood Urea Nitrogen)

Answer 2

10-20mg/dL ; indirect measure of kidney function

Question 3

Ca (Calcium)

Answer 3

9.0-10.5 ; evaluates parathyroid function and calcium metabolism

Question 4

CO2 (Carbon dioxide)

Answer 4

23-30 ; measures levels of CO2 in the blood

Question 5

CH // Cholesterol

Answer 5

< 200 ; determines risk for coronary artery disease, part of lipid panel

Question 6

CBC with differential

Answer 6

see components; RBC, hemoglobin, hematocrit, WBC, and platelets. Information about various organ systems.

Question 7

Cr (Creatinine)

Answer 7

M: 0.6-1.2 // F: 0.5-1.1 ; diagnoses impaired kidney function

Question 8

Electrolytes/lytes

Answer 8

per individual tests; measures level of active chemicals in the body.