A Comprehensive Guide to Normal Lab

Values
Laboratory tests are procedures wherein a sample of blood, urine, other bodily fluid or tissue are
checked in order to know more about a persons health. The results of the test will show if a
person is within the normal lab values.
What are normal lab values?
According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), normal lab test values are a set of upper
and lower limits generally given as a range since normal values vary from person to person.
Laboratory tests are commonly administered in discovering the cause of symptoms, confirming a
diagnosis and screening for diseases. The information obtained from the test can also help rule
out, asses and monitor the progression of a disease and plan for treatment. All laboratory test
results should be interpreted within the context of the patients general health and must be used
with additional exams or tests.
A doctor will send the sample collected to a laboratory for testing. The sample will be tested to
see how it reacts to different substances. The results will then be returned to the doctor to
determine health conditions. Laboratories may also compare previous tests to see if there is a
change in condition.
There are many factors that can affect lab results including sex, age, race, medical history and
general health. Food, drugs, laboratory techniques and changes in laboratories may also affect
results. In most cases, patients are advised to defer from drinking, eating and taking medication
several hours before the tests.
The FDA is the regulating body in charge of the development and marketing of laboratory tests
that use test kits and equipment commercially manufactured in the United States. Once
approved, federal and state agencies ensure that test materials and equipment meet
manufacturing and use standards.
The following lab values is just a partial listing of the information provided to Meditec.com
students enrolled in select training courses. Click on the specific term to see their normal lab
values:
Hematology Red Blood Cells
Hematology White Blood Cells
Hemoglobin
Hematocrit
Cardiac Makers
General Chemistry
Urine
Coagulation
Cerebral Spine Fluid
Hemodynamic Parameters
Neurological Values
Arterial Values
Venous Values
HEMATOLOGY Red Blood Cells. Back to top
It is the measurement of the normal range of red blood cell count of a person.
RBC (Male) 4.2 5.6 10^6 / L [Scientific Notation: 10^6 = 1,000,000]
RBC (Female) 3.8 5.1 10^6 / L
RBC (Child) 3.5 5.0 10^6 / L
HEMATOLOGY White Blood Cells. Back to top
It is the measurement of the white blood cell count in the body.
WBC (Male) 3.8 11.0 10^3 / mm3 [Scientific Notation: 10^3 = 1,000]
WBC (Female) 3.8 11.0 10^3 / mm3
WBC (Child) 5.0 10.0 10^3 / mm3
HEMOGLOBIN Back to top
Diseases that affect red blood cells or the amount of hemoglobin in the blood may be
Hgb (Male) 14 18 g/dL
Hgb (Female) 11 16 g/dL
Hgb (Child) 10 14 g/dL
Hgb (Newborn) 15 25 g/dL
HEMATOCRIT Back to top
Determines the proportion of blood that is made up of red blood cells and may be used to
determine the severity of anemia.
Hct (Male) 39 54%
Hct (Female) 34 47%
Hct (Child) 30 42%
MCV 78 98 fL
MCH 27 35 pg
MCHC 31 37%
neutrophils 50 81%
bands 1 5%
lymphocytes 14 44%
monocytes 2 6%
eosinophils 1 5%
basophils 0 1%
CARDIAC MARKERS Back to top
Used to diagnose patients with chest discomfort suspected with acute coronary syndrome (ACS).
troponin I 0 0.1 ng/ml (onset: 4-6 hrs, peak: 12-24 hrs, return to normal: 4-7 days)
troponin T 0 0.2 ng/ml (onset: 3-4 hrs, peak: 10-24 hrs, return to normal: 10-14 days)
myoglobin (Male) 10 95 ng/ml (onset: 1-3 hrs, peak: 6-10 hrs, return to normal: 12-24
hrs)
myoglobin (Female) 10 65 ng/ml (onset: 1-3 hrs, peak: 6-10 hrs, return to normal: 12-
24 hrs)
GENERAL CHEMISTRY Back to top
The general chemistry panel evaluates a number of the bodys components.
acetone 0.3 2.0 mg%
albumin 3.5 5.0 gm/dL
alkaline phosphatase 32 110 U/L
anion gap 5 16 mEq/L
ammonia 11 35 mol/L
amylase 50 150 U/dL
AST,SGOT (Male) 7 21 U/L
AST,SGOT (Female) 6 18 U/L
bilirubin, direct 0.0 0.4 mg/dL
bilirubin, indirect total minus direct
bilirubin, total 0.2 1.4 mg/dL
BUN 6 23 mg/dL
calcium (total) 8 11 mg/dL
carbon dioxide 21 34 mEq/L
carbon monoxide symptoms at greater than or equal to 10% saturation
chloride 96 112 mEq/L
creatine (Male) 0.2 0.6 mg/dL
creatine (Female) 0.6 1.0 mg/dL
creatinine 0.6 1.5 mg/dL
ethanol 0 mg%; Coma:
greater than or equal to 400 500 mg%
folic acid 2.0 21 ng/mL
glucose 65 99 mg/dL
(diuresis greater than or equal to 180 mg/dL)
HDL (Male) 25 65 mg/dL
HDL (Female) 38 94 mg/dL
iron 52 169 g/dL
iron binding capacity 246 455 g/dL
lactic acid 0.4 2.3 mEq/L
lactate 0.3 2.3 mEq/L
lipase 10 140 U/L
magnesium 1.5 2.5 mg/dL
osmolarity 276 295 mOsm/kg
parathyroid hormone 12 68 pg/mL
phosphorus 2.2 4.8 mg/dL
potassium 3.5 5.5 mEq/L
SGPT 8 32 U/L
sodium 135 148 mEq/L
T3 0.8 1.1 g/dL
thyroglobulin less than 55 ng/mL
thyroxine (T4) (total) 5 13 g/dL
total protein 5 9 gm/dL
TSH Less than 9 U/mL
urea nitrogen 8 25 mg/dL
uric acid (Male) 3.5 7.7 mg/dL
uric acid (Female) 2.5 6.6 mg/dL
LIPID PANEL (Adult)
cholesterol (total) Less than 200 mg/dL desirable
cholesterol (HDL) 30 75 mg/dL
cholesterol (LDL) Less than 130 mg/dL desirable
triglycerides (Male) Greater than 40 170 mg/dL
triglycerides (Female) Greater than 35 135 mg/dL
URINE Back to top
Urine tests are used to diagnose different metabolic and kidney disorders.
color Straw
specific gravity 1.003 1.040
pH 4.6 8.0
Na 10 40 mEq/L
K Less than 8 mEq/L
C1 Less than 8 mEq/L
protein 1 15 mg/dL
osmolality 80 1300 mOsm/L
24 HOUR URINE
amylase 250 1100 IU / 24 hr
calcium 100 250 mg / 24 hr
chloride 110 250 mEq / 24 hr
creatinine 1 2 g / 24 hr
creatine clearance (Male) 100 140 mL / min
creatine clearance (Male) 16 26 mg / kg / 24 hr
creatine clearance (Female) 80 130 mL / min
creatine clearance (Female) 10 20 mg / kg / 24 hr
magnesium 6 9 mEq / 24 hr
osmolality 450 900 mOsm / kg
phosphorus 0.9 1.3 g / 24 hr
potassium 35 85 mEq / 24 hr
protein 0 150 mg / 24 hr
sodium 30 280 mEq / 24 hr
urea nitrogen 10 22 gm / 24 hr
uric acid 240 755 mg / 24 hr
COAGULATION Back to top
Coagulation factor tests calculate the role of proteins necessary for blood clot formation.
ACT 90 130 seconds
APTT 21 35 seconds
platelets 140,000 450,000 /ml
plasminogen 62 130%
PT 10 14 seconds
PTT 32 45 seconds
FSP Less than 10 g/dL
fibrinogen 160 450 mg/dL
bleeding time 3 7 minutes
thrombin time 11 15 seconds
CEREBRAL SPINAL FLUID Back to top
It is a series of tests that assess substances present in the cerebral spinal fluid in order to be able
to diagnose circumstances affecting the central nervous system.
appearance clear
glucose 40 85 mg/dL
osmolality 290 298 mOsm/L
pressure 70 180 mm/H2O
protein 15 45 mg/dL
total cell count 0 5 cells
WBCs 0 6 / L
HEMODYNAMIC PARAMETERS Back to top
The examination of hemodynamic parameters over time, such as blood pressure and heart rate in
order to gauge blood flow and circulation.
cardiac index 2.5 4.2 L / min / m2
cardiac output 4 8 LPM
left ventricular stroke work index 40 70 g / m2 / beat
right ventricular stroke work index 7 12 g / m2 / beat
mean arterial pressure 70 105 mm Hg
pulmonary vascular resistance 155 255 dynes / sec / cm to the negative 5
pulmonary vascular resistance index 255 285 dynes / sec / cm to the negative 5
stroke volume 60 100 mL / beat
stroke volume index 40 85 mL / m2 / beat
systemic vascular resistance 900 1600 dynes / sec / cm to the negative 5
systemic vascular resistance index 1970 2390 dynes / sec / cm to the negative 5
systolic arterial pressure 90 140 mm Hg
diastolic arterial pressure 60 90 mm Hg
central venous pressure 2 6 mm Hg; 2.5 12 cm H2O
ejection fraction 60 75%
left arterial pressure 4 12 mm Hg
right atrial pressure 4 6 mm Hg
pulmonary artery systolic 15 30 mm Hg
pulmonary artery diastolic 5 15 mm Hg
pulmonary artery pressure 10 20 mm Hg
pulmonary artery wedge pressure 4 12 mm Hg
pulmonary artery end diastolic pressure 8 10 mm Hg
right ventricular end diastolic pressure 0 8 mm Hg
NEUROLOGICAL VALUES Back to top
Confirms or excludes the occurrence of a neurological disorder
cerebral perfusion pressure 70 90 mm Hg
intracranial pressure 5 15 mm Hg or 5 10 cm H2O
Tests performed in order to measure the pH and the amount of oxygen (O2) and carbon dioxide
(CO2) present in a sample of blood. The results of the tests are used to evaluate lung function
and aid to identify an acid-base imbalance. The sample may be taken from arterial or venous
blood.
ARTERIAL VALUES Back to top
pH 7.35 7.45
PaCO2 35 45 mm Hg
HCO3 22 26 mEq/L
O2 saturation 96 100%
PaO2 85 100 mm Hg
BE -2 to +2 mmol/L
VENOUS VALUES Back to top
pH 7.31 7.41
PaCO2 41 51 mm Hg
HCO3 22 29 mEq/L
O2 saturation 60 85%
PaO2 30 40 mm Hg
BE 0 to +4 mmol/L
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