Essential Laboratory Values

These flashcards cover key laboratory values related to chemistry and hematology essential for understanding normal ranges.

Calcium (Ca+) Normal Value

9.0-10.5 mg/dL

Potassium (K+) Normal Value

3.5-5.0 mEq/L

Sodium (Na+) Normal Value

136-145 mEq/L

pH Normal Value

7.35-7.45

PaO2 Normal Value

80-100 mm Hg

PaCO2 Normal Value

35-45 mm Hg

HCO3 Normal Value

22-26 mEq/L

Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) Normal Value

10-20 mg/dL

Creatinine (Cr) Normal Value for Female

0.5-1.1 mg/dL

Creatinine (Cr) Normal Value for Male

0.6-1.2 mg/dL

Fasting Glucose (BG) Normal Value

74-106 mg/dL

Hemoglobin (Hbg or Hg) Normal Value for Female

12-16 g/dL

Hemoglobin (Hbg or Hg) Normal Value for Male

14-18 g/dL

Hematocrit (Hct) Normal Value for Female

37-47 %

Hematocrit (Hct) Normal Value for Male

42-52 %

Platelets (Plts) Normal Value

150,000-400,000 u/L

White Blood Cells (WBC) Normal Value

5000-10,000 u/L

International Normalized Ratio (INR) Normal Value

0.8-1.1