Lab Values Flashcards
CBC
Low Indications
Viral infections
Bone marrow suppression
CBC
Definition
Determine the number, variety, percentage, concentration, and quality of blood cells.
CBC
High Indications
Inflammation or Infection
CBC
Normal Range
WBC
5,000-10,000
RBC
Normal Range
- 7-6.1 male
4. 2-5.4 female
RBC
Low Indications
Anemia, hemorrhage, leukemia, Hodgkin’s, multiple myeloma, SLE, Addison’s, rheumatic fever, and endocarditis
RBC
High Indications
Polycythemia
Hgb
Normal Range
14-18 male
12-16 female
Hgb
Low Indications
Anemia, hyperthyroidism, liver, kidney disease, cancer, SLE, Hodgkin’s, leukemia, lymphoma
Hgb
High Indications
Burns, polycythemia, COPD, CHF
HCT
Normal Ranges
42-52% male
37-47% female
HCT
Low Indications
Anemia, leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s, adrenal insufficiency, and chronic disease
HCT
High Indications
Thrombocytopenia, RA, inflammation, infection, anemia
PLT
Normal Range
150,000-400,000
PLT
Low Indications
Bone marrow suppression, anemia, and viral infections