Lab Values Flashcards
1
Q
what is normal hematocrit in males
A
40.7 - 50.3 %
2
Q
what is normal hematocrit in females
A
36.1 - 44.3 %
3
Q
what is normal hemoglobin in males
A
13 - 18 gm/dL
4
Q
what is normal hemoglobin in females
A
12 - 16 gm / dL
5
Q
what is the normal WBC range
A
4k - 11k
6
Q
what is the normal value of CK?
A
30 - 170 U/L
7
Q
what is the normal value of CK - MB?
A
< 5% of CK
8
Q
what is the normal value of Troponin I?
A
< 0.1 ng/mL
9
Q
what is the normal value of Troponin T?
A
< 0.4 ng/mL
10
Q
what does a higher than normal hematocrit level indicate?
A
dehydration
11
Q
when are troponin I or T proteins released?
A
when the heart muscle has been damaged, such as heart attacks
12
Q
what does a decrease in hematocrit indicate?
A
anemia
13
Q
what does a low level of hemoglobin indicate?
A
low level of oxygen (hypoxia)
