Labs Flashcards
1
Q
White Blood Cells
A
4500-11000
Critical <2500 or >15000
2
Q
Aspartame Aminotransferase (AST)
A
10-40 units/liter
High levels indicate liver damage
Also found in heart
3
Q
Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)
A
10-20 mg/dL
> 50 elevated
100 critical
4
Q
Hematocrit (Hct)
A
Men 45-52
Women 37-48
5
Q
Hemoglobin (Hgb)
A
13-17 g/dL
Critical <6, >18
6
Q
Potassium
A
3.5 to 5.0
Critical <2.5, >6.0
7
Q
Calcium
A
8.2 - 10.6
Critical <7 , >12
8
Q
Platelets
A
150k to 450k /mL
9
Q
Sodium
A
135-145 mEq/L
Fluid volume
10
Q
Creatinine
A
0.5-1.2mg/dL
11
Q
Magnesium
A
1.6-2.6
Critical <1.2 , >6.1
12
Q
Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)
A
8 to 40 units /L
If liver is damaged this number will be high
13
Q
Intradermal
A
25-27 gauge
1/4 to 1/2 inch
14
Q
Subcutaneous
A
25-30 gauge
3/8 to 1 inch
15
Q
Intramuscular
A
20-25 biologic
5/8 - 1.5 inch