Lab Values Flashcards
WBC
Levels
high
low
Norm: 5,000-10,000
Leukocytosis >11,000
Leukopenia <4,000
Neutropenia<1,500
high - Infection
low - Risk of infection
Neutropenia – hardcore at risk
HgB
levels
High
Low
M: 14-17
F12-16
<8 – hold PT
High - >20 – clog capillaries
LOW - <5-7 – critical = HF
HCT
levels
High
Low
M:42-52%
F:37-47%
High - >60% = critical clot
LOW - <15-20% = crtical HF
Plt
Levels
high
low
150,000-400,000
> 450,000 = clots
<150= bleed
INR
Levels
High
Low
9-1.1
Afib/DVT/PE 2-3
Valve replacement 2.5-3.5
HIgh -
>4.0- ligh exercise
>5.0 PT eval only
>6.0 withold PT
Low -
clot
Na
high
low
H - Fluid retention, swollen, HTN
L - Confusion, cramp, weak
K
high
low
H - Arrhythmias
L - Arrhythmias
Ca+
high
low
H - Bradycardia, coma
L - Muscle spasm, paresthesia’s, seizure
Mg +
high
low
H - Respiratory failure, weakness, coma paralysis
L - Arrhythmias
Cl -
high
low
H - Decreased pH
L - Increased pH
BNP
level
100-300 HF is present
troponin
norm
high
norm - 0.2
>0.2 myocardial dmg
pH
norm
7.35-7.45
respiratory alkalosis
metabolic alkalosis
Respiratory – hyperventilation, Low CO2
Metabolic
Vomiting hypokalemia, high HCO3
respiratory acidosis
metabolic acidosis
Reparatory – hypoventilation, high CO2
Metabolic
Diarrhea, sepsis, hypoxia, low HCO3