Labs Flashcards
What does a CBC test measure?
Complete Blood Count
What is the normal range for a white blood cell count in adults?
4,500-11,000 cells/mcL
What does a CMP test evaluate?
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
What is the normal range for fasting blood glucose levels?
70-100 mg/dL
What does a BMP test for?
Basic Metabolic Panel
What is the normal range for sodium levels in blood?
135-145 mEq/L
What does a lipid panel test measure?
Cholesterol levels
What is the normal range for LDL cholesterol levels?
Less than 100 mg/dL
What does a PT/INR test assess?
Blood clotting time
What is the normal range for PT/INR in patients not on anticoagulants?
10-13 seconds / 0.8-1.1
What does a TSH test evaluate?
Thyroid function
What is the normal range for TSH levels?
0.4-4.0 mIU/L
What does a urinalysis test for?
Kidney function and urinary tract health
What is the normal range for specific gravity in urine?
1.005-1.030
What does a blood gas test measure?
Acid-base balance and oxygenation
What is the normal range for arterial blood pH?
7.35-7.45
What does a liver function test assess?
Liver health and function
What is the normal range for total bilirubin levels?
0.1-1.2 mg/dL
What does a D-dimer test detect?
Blood clots
What is the normal range for D-dimer levels?
Less than 500 ng/mL
What does a BNP test measure?
Heart failure
What is the normal range for BNP levels?
Less than 100 pg/mL
Hgb
Oxygen carrying molecules
Hgb
Oxygen carrying molecules
Hematocrit
% of red blood cells
Hematocrit
% of red blood cells
