Labs Flashcards
ACTH
9-25
Elevated in: Addison’s disease
Decreased in: secondary adrenocortical insufficiency, hypo pituitary ism, adrenal adenoma or adrenal carcinoma

Albumin
4-6
Elevated in: dehydration ,intravenous albumin infusion
Decreased in: liver disease, nephrotic syndrome, poor nutrition status, rapid IV in hydration, chronic inflammatory disease, IBS
Aldosterone
Supine, upright, adrenal vein
Supine: 3-16
Upright: 7-30
Adrenal vein: 200-800
Elevated in: bilateral adrenal hyperplasia, secondary aldosteronism, diuretics, congestive heart failure, laxatives, nephrotic syndrome,
Decreased in: Addison’s disease, running deficiency, turner syndrome, diabetes post acute alcohol intoxication
Alkaline phosphatase
30-120
Elevated in: biliary obstruction, cirrhosis, liver disease, Ricketts, osteomalacia
Decreased in: hypothyroidism, pernicious anemia, HYUKOH phosphatemia, High vitamin D, malnutrition
Ammonia
15-45
Elevated in: hepatic failure, hepatic and cephalopathy, raise syndrome, and drug therapy
Decreased in : drug therapy (neomycin, lactulose), renal failure
Amylase
0-130
Elevated in: acute pancreatitis mumps, pancreatic neoplasm, abscess, pseudo cyst, ascites, perforated peptic ulcer, intestinal obstruction, acute cholecystitis, appendicitis, DKA, peritonitis, ectopic pregnancy, renal insufficiency, morphine
Decreased in: Advanced chronic pancreatitis, hepatic necrosis, cystic fibrosis
Anion gap
9-14
Elevated in: lactic acidosis, keto acidosis, alcoholic starvation, uremia, ingestion of toxins
Decreased in: Hypoalbuminemia, severe hyper magnesium, lithium toxicity
For each decline in albumin by one from normal the anion gap decreases by 2.5
Antidiuretic Hormone
4-12
Elevated in: syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone, antipsychotic medication therapy, Guillain-barre, Central nervous system infections, brain tumors
Decreased in: Central diabetes insipidus, nephritic syndrome, psychogenic polydipsia, I’ll call use, lithium therapy, Dilantin use
Antinuclear Antibody (ANA)
Positive: systemic lupus erythematosus, drug therapy, chronic active hepatitis, rheumatoid arthritis, necrotizing vasculitis
Arterial blood gas
PO2 75-100
PCO2 35-45
HCO3 24-28
PH 7.35-7.45
AST
0-35
Elevated in: Liver disease, alcohol abuse, drug therapy, hepatic congestion, myocardial infarction, myocarditis, severe muscle trauma
Decreased in: uremia, vitamin B6 deficiency
Bilirubin direct
0-0.2
Elevated in: hepatocellular disease, biliary obstruction
Bilirubin indirect
0-1.o
Elevated in: hemolysis, liver disease, hepatic congestion caused by hear failure
Bilirubin total
0-1
Elevated in: liver disease, hereditary disorders, drug therapy, Hemo lysis, pulmonary embolism or infarct, hepatic congestion
B-Type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP)
Up to 100
Elevated in : Heart failure
Calcium
8.8-10.3
Elevated in: malignancy, Hyperparathyroidism, Paget’s disease, thiazides
Decreased in: Renal insufficiency, hypoalbuminemia, Vitamin D Deficiency, pancreatitis, sepsis
Cerebral Spinal Fluid
Glucose, Protein, Chloride, Presssure, Cell count
Appearance: Clear Glucose: 40-70 Protein: 20-45 Chloride: 116-122 Pressure:100-200 Cell Count: < 6 lymphocytes
Chloride
95-105
Elevated in: Dehydration, sodium loss, Respiratory alkalosis, excessive incursion of normal saline, cystic fibrosis, hyperparathyroidism, metabolic acidosis
Decreased in: Vomiting, gastric suction, congestive heart failure, SIADH
Total Cholesterol
<200
Elevated in: Hyperchoolesterolemia, biliary obstruction, DM, Nephrotic syndrome
Decreased in: Lipid lowering agents, starvation, malabsorption, hyperthyroidism, hepatic failure, infection
CRP
<1
Elevated in: Inflammatory and neoplastic diseases, MI
Creatinine Clearance
75-124
Elevated in: Pregnancy, exercise
Decreased In: Renal insufficiency, drug therapy
Creatinine Kinase
0-130
Elevated in: Vigorous exercise, MI, myocarditis, rhabdo, crush injury
Decreased in: Steroids, decreased muscle mass, connective tissue disorders, alcoholic liver disease