Normal Values

Question 1

Normal value for platelets?

Answer 1

150 - 400 x 10 to the 9 /L (9 in superscript)

Question 2

Normal value for adjusted serum calcium

Answer 2

2.2 - 2.6 mmol/L

Question 3

Normal value of ALP - alkaline phosphatase

Is 150 low, normal or high?

Answer 3

25 - 115 IU/L

Question 4

Normal value for phosphate? Units?

Is 0.6 low, normal or high?

Answer 4

0. 8-1.5 mmol/L

0. 6 is low

Question 5

Normal value for ESR? Units?

Is an ESR of 10 normal?

Answer 5

< 20 mm/hr

Yes

Question 6

What is the normal range for haemoglobin (Hb) ? Units?

Answer 6

130 - 175 g/L - general adult

Women usually lower than men

Blood transfusion given if less than 80

Question 7

What is the normal value for white cell count (WCC)?

Is 3.5 low / high / normal?

Answer 7

3.8 - 10.0 (x 10 to the 9 /L) 9 in superscript

Low