Lab Values

Question 1

The normal range for Albumin is

Answer 1

3.5-5.5 g/dL

Question 2

The normal range for Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) is

Answer 2

36-92 U/L

Question 3

The normal range for aminotransferase alanine (ALT) is

Answer 3

0-35U/L

Question 4

The normal range for aminotransferase aspartate (AST) is

Answer 4

0-35 U/L

Question 5

The normal range for amylase is

Answer 5

0-130 U/L

Question 6

The normal range for bilirubin is

Answer 6

Direct: 0-0.3 mg/glTotal 0.3-1.2 mg/dl

Question 7

The normal range for calcium is

Answer 7

9-10.5mg/dl

Question 8

The normal range for CO2 is

Answer 8

23-28mEq/L

Question 9

The normal range for PCO2 is

Answer 9

35-45mg

Question 10

The normal range for chloride is

Answer 10

98-106mEq/L

Question 11

The normal range for high-density lipoprotein (HDL) is

Answer 11

=>40mg/dL

Question 12

The normal range for low-density lipoprotein (LDL) is

Answer 12

less than 100

Question 13

The normal range for C-reactive protein is

Answer 13

Under 1 is low risk. 1-3 is average risk.>3 is high risk

Question 14

The normal range for creatinine is

Answer 14

0.7-1.3mg/gL

Question 15

The normal range for glucose is

Answer 15

fasting: less than 100mg/dl oral glucose tolerance test: less than 140mg/dl

Question 16

The normal range for hematocrit is

Answer 16

Females: 36-47%Males: 41-51%

Question 17

The normal range for Hemoglobin is

Answer 17

Females: 12-16 g/dLMales: 14-17g/dL

Question 18

The normal range for Hemoglobin A1C is

Answer 18

4.7-8.5%

Question 19

The normal INR range is

Answer 19

2.0-3.0 (2.5-3.5 for high risk group such as those with prosthetic heart valves)

Question 20

The normal lactate value is

Answer 20

Less than 2

Question 21

The normal lipase value is

Answer 21

0-160 U/L

Question 22

The normal range for magnesium is

Answer 22

1.5-2.4mg/dL

Question 23

The normal range for parathyroid hormone (PTH) is

Answer 23

10-65pg/mL

Question 24

The normal range for pH is

Answer 24

7.35-7.45

Question 25

The normal range for potassium is

Answer 25

3.5-5mEq/L

Question 26

The normal range for RBCs is

Answer 26

4.2-5.9 x 10^6 cells/uL

Question 27

The normal range for sodium is

Answer 27

136-145

Question 28

The normal range for thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) is

Answer 28

0.5-5.0 uIu/mL

Question 29

The normal range for T4 is

Answer 29

Free: 0.9-2.4 ng/dLTotal: 5-12ug/dL

Question 30

The normal level of triglycerides are

Answer 30

Less than 150mg/dl

Question 31

The normal BUN range is

Answer 31

8-20mg/dL

Question 32

The normal range for WBCs are

Answer 32

3.9-10.7 x 10^3 cells/UL

Question 33

The normal range for bicarbonate (HCO3) is

Answer 33

24-26mEq/L

Question 34

A patient has a pH of 7.15, PaCO2 of 37 and an HCO3 of 20. This is indicative of

Answer 34

metabolic acidosis

Question 35

A patient has a pH of 7.60, a PaCO2 of 42, and an HCO3 of 45. This is indicative of

Answer 35

metabolic alkalosis

Question 36

A patient has a pH of 7.20, a PaCO2 of 70 and an HCO3 of 26. This is indicative of

Answer 36

Respiratory acidosis

Question 37

A patient has a pH of 7.65, a PaCO2 of 20 an an HCO3 of 24. This is indicative of

Answer 37

Respiratory alkalosis

Question 38

A normal hematocrit (hct) is (how many) x the hemoglobin?

Answer 38

3x. So a Hgb of 12 should have a HCT of 36

Question 39

These types of cells attach/eat/destroy bacterial and viral invaders

Answer 39

Monocytes/Macrophages

Question 40

These types of cells are specific immune response cells

Answer 40

Lymphocytes (T Cells and B cells)

Question 41

These types of cells are indicative of allergic responses

Answer 41

Eosinophils

Question 42

These types of cells mediate hypersensitivity

Answer 42

Basophils

Question 43

Normal total cholesterol should be

Answer 43

Under 200

Question 44

Normal Platelet Count is

Answer 44

150,000-350,000

Question 45

Normal Prealbumin level is

Answer 45

15-35mg/dl

Question 46

Normal Anion gap

Answer 46

10-15. Increased = metabolic acidosis