Labs Flashcards
Elevated WBC
Leukocytosis
Low WBC
Leukopenia
Low hemoglobin or hematocrit
Anemia
Elevated platelets
Thrombocytosis
Low platelets
Thrombocytopenia
If CBC is normal
CBC shows no evidence of leukocytosis, anemia, or platelet abnormalities
Low sodium
Hyponatremia
Low potassium
Hypokalemia
High potassium
Hyperkalemia
Low chloride
Hypochloremia
High BUN and high creatinine
Renal insufficiency
High BUN with normal creatinine
Elevated BUN with normal creatinine
If LFTs are high
Elevated LFTs (specific areas)
If CMP is normal…
Unremarkable electrolytes, renal function, and liver function tests
What are urinalysis used for?
UTIs and microhematuria
What are UTIs indicated by?
Leukocyte esterase, WBC, and nitrate
What is microhematuria indicated by?
Occult blood and RBC
High lipase or amylase
Lipase/amylase is elevated, concerning for pancreatitis
Low or Normal lipase/amylase
Lipase/amylase is unremarkable
Low or normal lactate
Lactate is unremarkable
High lactate
Lactate is elevated at ***
Normal Troponin
Troponin is negative
High Troponin
Troponin is elevated at **
Admitted or repeat
What is BNP used for?
Congestive heart failure
What is CK-MB and Troponin indicative of?
Myocardial infarction
What is CK-MB and Troponin indicative of?
Myocardial infarction
