Lab Values Flashcards
1
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Albumin
A
- Makes up 60% of total PRO
- Better indicator of chronic illnesses
- Synthesized in the liver
- Half-life- 21 days
- Normal: 3.5-5.0 g/dL
2
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Total Protein
A
- Combination of albumin & globulin constitute
* Normal: 6.4-8.3 g/dL
3
Q
Pre albumin
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- Preferred for acute conditions
- Half-life- 2 days
- Normal: 15-36 mg/dL
4
Q
Hemoglobin
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•Protein responsible for transporting oxygen in the blood •Normal: • Men 13.5-17.5g/dL • Women 12-15.5 g/dL •Hemoglobin & nutrition •If low, may benefit from eating foods rich in iron
5
Q
Sodium
A
136-145 meq/L
6
Q
Potassium
A
3.5-5.0 meq/L
7
Q
Magnesium
A
1.7-2.2 mg/dL
8
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Calcium
A
9-11 mg/dL
9
Q
Phosphate
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3.2-4.3mg/dL
10
Q
Hematocrit (Hct)
A
- Male: 41-50%
* Female: 36-44%
11
Q
RBC (Red Blood Cells)
A
550-850 m/mm3
12
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WBC (White Blood Cells)
A
6,000-17,000 m/mm3
13
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Platelets
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120-600 m/mm3
