Lab Values Flashcards
Alanine aminotransferase (ALT, GPT at 30 degrees C)
8-20 U/L
Marker of Liver Function/ Potential Trauma
Amylase, serum
25-125 U/L
Marker of carbohydrate digestion and pancreatic function
Aspartate aminotransferase (AST, GOT @ 30 degrees C)
8-20 U/L
Marker of Tissue Damage
Bilirubin, serum (adult)
Total// Direct
0.1-1.0 mg/dL // 0.0-0.3 mg/dL (2-17 μmol/L // 0-5 μmol/L)
Marker of Liver Function
Calcium, serum (Total)
8.4-10.2 mg/dL (2.1-2.8 mmol/L)
Essential Element in Cellular Function
Cholesterol, serum (Total)
140-200 mg/dL (3.6-6.5 mmol/L)
Essential for cell membrane integrity and biosynthesis of Vit. D, steroids, and bile
Creatinine, serum (Total)
0.6-1.2 mg/dL (53-106 μmol/L)
Muscle breakdown product
Sodium, serum
135-147 mEq/L
Essential cation
Chloride, serum
95-105 mEq/L
Essential anion
Potassium, serum
3.5-5.0 mEq/L
Essential cation
Bicarbonate, serum
22-28 mEq/L
pH basic regulator
ABG PO2
75-105 mm Hg (10.0-14.0 kPa)
ABG PCO2
33-44 mm Hg (4.4-5.9 kPa)
Blood pH
7.35-7.45 ([H+] 36-44 nmol/L)
Fasting Glucose, serum
70-110 mg/dL (3.8-6.1 mmol/L)
Fed Glucose, 2h postprandial, serum
Fasting Growth Hormone- arginine stimulation
Provocative Stimuli Growth Hormone- arginine stimulation
> 7 ng/mL
Serum Osmolality
275-295 mOsm/kg
Phosphatase (alkaline), serum (p-NPP @ 30 deg.C)
20-70 U/L