Lab Test Ranges Flashcards
Magnesium
1.3-2.1 mEq/L
electrolyte balance related to Mg2+
hemodialysis
Sodium
136-145 mEq/L
electrolytes, hydration, diarrhea and vomit and monitor diarrhetic use
High Density Lipoprotein HDL
male > 45
female >55
coronary artery and heart disease
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone TSH
2-10
used to differentiate between primary and secondary hypothyroidism
Lactate dehydrogenase LDH
100-190 Iu/L
assess myocardial or skeletal muscle damage to diagnose myocardial infraction or damage to brain, liver, kidneys, and skeletal muscle
troponin
0-0.4 ng/mL
shown if you have a heart attack or damage to the heart and to stage angina
HCO3
21-28 mEq/L
total carbon dioxide levels on respiratory and metabolic acid-base balance
hypoventilation
urine pH
4.6-8.0
average 6
kidney function
Total Thyroxine T4
Male: 4-12 mcg/dL
Female:5-12
Thyroid Hormone function related to hypo and hyperthyroidism and evaluating treatment
Red Blood Cell (RBC)
Males:4.7-6.1 million/mm^3
Females: 4.2-5.4
monitor blood loss and response to blood replacement
ammonia
10-80 mcg/dL
liver disease
Bilirubin
Total: 0.3-1
Indirect: 0.2-0.8 mg/dL
direct:0.1-0.3
multipurpose; liver health and red blood cell hemolysis
CD4+ T Cell
Mature T cells: 332-1642
HIV and progression and the effectiveness or retroviral infection therapy
Creatine Phosphokinase
Males - 55-170
Females- 30-135
muscle damage
Calcium
9-10.5 mg/dL
hypercalemia and hypocalemia
Creatine Kinase
Males- 50-204 Units/L
Females- 36-160
myocardial infraction
and musculoskeletal system disorders such as Duchennes muscular dystrophy
Blood Urea Nitrogen BUN
6-20mg/dL
kidney function and dehydration