Normal Lab

Hematocrit (Hct)

The percentage of red blood cells in the total blood volume; Normal range:Males:42% – 52%; Females:35% – 47%

Leukocyte Count (WBC)

The total number of white blood cells in a volume of blood; Normal range:4,500 – 11,000/cu mm; 4.5 – 11 × 10^9/L

Prothrombin Time (PT)

The time it takes for blood to clot; Normal range:9.5 - 12 secs

Neutrophil Level

Percentage of neutrophils in the total white blood cell count; Normal range:45% – 73%

Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (aPTT)

Measures blood clotting time; Normal range:20 - 40 secs; 46 - 70 secs in Heparin therapy

International Normalized Ratio (INR)

Standardized measure of blood clotting time; Normal range:1 - 2 secs; 2 - 3 secs for anticoagulation therapy

Reticulocyte Count

Percentage of young red blood cells in the blood; Normal range:0% – 1%

Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)

Speed at which red blood cells settle in a tube of blood; Normal range:Males under 50yr:

Platelet Count

Number of platelets in a volume of blood; Normal range:150,000 – 450,000/cu mm

Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH)

Hormone that regulates thyroid function; Males:

Alkaline Phosphatase

Enzyme involved in bone and liver health; 50–120 UL

Lipase

Enzyme that breaks down fats; 150–200 mg/dL

Myoglobin

Protein found in muscle tissues; 0.2–0.8 mg/mL; 15.3–61 μmol/L

Creatine Kinase (CK)

Enzyme related to muscle function; Males:85–125 mL/min, Females:75–115 mL/min

Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)

Enzyme indicating liver damage; Males:10–40 U/mL, Females:8–35 U/mL

Bilirubin

Pigment produced during the normal breakdown of red blood cells; Total:0.3–1.0 mg/dL, Direct:0.1–0.4 mg/dL, Indirect:0.1–0.4 mg/dL

Blood Glucose

Sugar level in the blood; Fasting:60–110 mg/dL, Postprandial (2 h):65–140 mg/dL