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WBC Normal Values

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Adult 5,000-10,000
Pediatric 4,500-15,500

Determine infection/inflammatory response

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Implication:WBC

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Decreased WBC. Increased WBCs
Bone marrow depression Infection
Influenza. Leukemia
Measles. Major trauma
Mononucleosis. MI
Typhoid
Rubella
Hepatitis
AIDS

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Normal Platelet Count

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150,000-400,000

Evaluate platelet production
An indicator for impaired clotting function

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Implication: Platelet Count

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Decreased platelets Increased platelets
Leukemia. Iron deficiency anemia
Folic acid deficiency Recent surgery
Splenic injury/disease Splenectomy
Bone marrow diseases Major trauma

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5
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Normal BUN

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8-20 mg/dl

Renal function and hydration

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Decreased BUN

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Liver failure
Malnutrition
Excessive IV fluids
Impaired absorption
Nephrotic syndrome
Pregnancy
Low protien diet

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Increased BUN (azotemia)

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Kidney disease
Urinary obstruction
Shock or dehydration
Congestive heart failure
Gastrointestinal hemorrhage
Infection
Diabetes
MI
Chronic gut

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Normal Creatine

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0.5-1.2 mg/dl

Aid in the diagnosis of renal dysfunction

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Increased Creatine

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Impaired renal function
Chronic nephritis
Unrinary obstruction
Muscle disease
Muscular dystrophy
Poliomyelitis
Diabetic acidosis
Starvation
Hyperthryroidism

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Decreased Creatinine

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Insignificant

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BUN/Creatinine Ratio

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10:1

Elevation of this ratio to greater than 10:1 is indicative of renal failure.

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Normal Sodium

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135-145mEq/L

Evaluate fluid-electrolyte and acid-base balance

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Decreased Sodium

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Inadequate Na+ intake
Excessive Na+ loss
Diuretics
Burns
Vomiting

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Increased Sodium

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Inadequate water intake
Excessive Na+ intake
Diabetes insipidus/excessive water loss
Coma
Cushing’s disease
Tracheobronchitis

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Normal Potassium

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3.5-5.0

Monitor renal function and acid-base balance

Detect the origin of arrhythmia

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16
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Decreased Potassium

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Diarrhea/severe vomiting
Pyloric obstruction
Starvation
Malabdorption
Severe burns
Primary aldosteronism
Renal tibular acidosis
Steriods
Liver disease with ascites

17
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Increased potassium

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Oliguria
Anuria
Cell damage
Acidosis
Addison’s disease
Selective hypoaldosteronism
Internal hemorrhage
Uncontrolled diabetes

18
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Normal Chloride

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91-110 mmol/L

Evaluate acid-base balance, electrolyte balance, and fluid status

19
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Decreased Chloride

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Low Na+ and K+ levels
Chronic renal failure
Gastric suctioning
Vomiting/diarrhea
CHF/edema
Acute infections
Fever
Addison’s disease
Diabetic acidosis

20
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Increased Chloride

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Renal failure
Head injury
Dehydration
Cushing’s syndrome
Hyperventilation
Eclampsia
Anemia
Cardiac decompensation

21
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Normal CO2

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20-30 mEq/L

Evaluates carbon dioxide levels

22
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Normal Phosphate

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2.6-4.6 mg/dl

Detect endocrine, calcium, renal, and skeletal disorders

23
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Decreased phosphate

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Hyperparathyroidism
Rickets
Osteomalacia
Diabetic coma
Hyperinsulinism
Continuous administrtion of IV glucose in a non-diabetic

24
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Increased phosphate

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Kidney dysfunction
Uremia
Bone tumors
Hypoparathyroidism
Hypocalcemia
Excessive alkali intake
Excessive intake of vitamin D
Addison’s disease
Acromegaly
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Normal Calcium

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9-11 mg/dl

Neurotransmission, muscle contraction and proper heart function.

26
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Decreased Calcium

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Hypoparathyroidism
Hyperphosphatemia
Malabsorption
Alkalosis
Osteomalacia
Diarrhea
Rickets
27
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Increased Calcium

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Hyperparathyroidism
Bone cancer
Addison’s disease
Hyperthyroidism
Prolonged immobilization
Excessive intake of vitamin D
Bone fractures
Diuretic use
Respiratory acidosis
28
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Normal Total Protein

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6.0-8.4 g/dl

Protein involvement in enzymes, hormones and antibodies

Osmotic pressure balance, maintaining acid-base balance and of nutrition for the bodies tissues and muscles

29
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Decreased Total Protein

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Albuminuria
Severe hemorrhage with plasma replacement
Liver disease

30
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Increased Total Protein

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Hemoconcentration
Dehydration
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Wound drainage
Poor kidney function
31
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Normal Albumin

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3.4-5.0 g/dl

Aid in the assessment of liver disease and fluid electrolyte balances

32
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Decreased albumin

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Malnutrition, active inflammation and serious hepatic and renal disease
Inadequate iron intake
Liver disease
Malabsorption
Diarrhea
Eclampsia
Nephrosis
Exfoliative dermatitis
Third degree burns

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