Reference Ranges for Serum and Plasma Analytes

These flashcards cover essential serum and plasma analytes, their normal reference ranges, and their clinical significance.

What is the normal range for Chloride (Cl) in mmol/L?

100-110 mmol/L

What is the bicarbonate (HCO3) reference range in mmol/L?

23 - 30 mmol/L

What is the total Calcium reference range in mg/dL?

8.6 - 10.4 mg/dL

What is the ionized Calcium reference range in mmol/L?

1.15 - 1.35 mmol/L

What is the reference range for Phosphate (PO4) in mg/dL?

2.5 - 4.5 mg/dL

What is the normal range for Magnesium (Mg2+) in mmol/L?

0.7 - 1.0 mmol/L

What is the reference range for Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) intact in ng/L?

10 – 65 ng/L

What is the normal serum Iron reference range in µg/dL?

50-150 μg/dL

What is the total iron binding capacity (TIBC) reference range in μg/dL?

250-400 μg/dL

What is the transferrin saturation percentage range?

20-40%

What is the normal range for plasma Ammonia in μmol/L?

10 - 35 μmol/L

What is the reference range for Albumin in g/dL?

3.5-5.0 g/dL

What is the total protein reference range in g/dL?

6.0 - 8.0 g/dL

What is the normal fasting glucose range in mg/dL?

70 - 100 mg/dL

What is the normal range for Lactic Acid in mmol/L?

~0.5 - 2.2 mmol/L

What is the normal HgbA1c range for non-diabetics in percent?

3.0 - 6.0%

What is the serum osmolality reference range in mosm/kg?

280 - 300 mosm/kg

What is the sodium (Na+) normal range in mmol/L?

135-145 mmol/L

What is the potassium (K+) reference range in mmol/L?

3.5 - 5.0 mmol/L

What is the normal BUN (Blood Urea Nitrogen) reference range in mg/dL?

5 - 20 mg/dL

What is the normal range for creatinine in mg/dL for adults?

~0.6 - 1.2 mg/dL

What is the normal uric acid reference range in mg/dL?

3.5 - 7.0 mg/dL

What is the normal albumin/creatinine ratio in urine in mg/g?