Normal (Blood) Lab Values + Exercise Recommendations

Question 1

Normal Platelet Count Range?

Answer 1

150,000 - 450,000 cell/mm3

Question 2

WBC Count Normal Range?

Answer 2

4,800 - 10,800 cell/mm

(Roughly 5k to 10k)

Question 3

Normal Hemoglobin Levels: Men

Answer 3

13 -18 g/dL

Question 4

Normal Hemoglobin Levels: Women

Answer 4

12 - 16 g/dL

Question 5

Normal Hematocrit Levels: Men

Answer 5

45% - 52%

(the ratio of the volume of red blood cells to the total volume of blood.)

Question 6

Normal Hematocrit Levels: Women

Answer 6

37% - 48%

(the ratio of the volume of red blood cells to the total volume of blood.)

Question 7

Platelet count in which ROM, ADLs or walking with physician approval is required?

Answer 7

< 20,000

Question 8

WBC count in which exercise is contraindicated?

Answer 8

• < 5,000 with fever
• < 1,000 (mask required)

Question 9

Hemoglobin (Hgb) levels in which exercise is contraindicated?

Answer 9

< 8 g/dL

Question 10

Hematocrit (HCT) levels in which exercise is contraindicated?

Answer 10

< 25%

Essential Activities of Daily Living

Question 11

What platelet count should therapy be withheld?

Answer 11

< 10,000 and or a temperature > 100.5 F