Lab Values Guide - Understanding Blood Test Results

Practice flashcards covering normal lab values and their clinical implications based on the lecture guide.

What are the normal Hematocrit (Hct) ranges for males and females?

Male: $41\%-50\%$, Female: $36\%-44\%$

What are the potential implications of abnormal Hematocrit (Hct) levels?

Anemia, infections, autoimmune conditions, polycythemia vera, and thrombocytosis

What is the normal range for Glucose?

$$80-100\,mg/dL$$

What medical conditions are associated with abnormal Glucose readings?

Kidney disease/injury, malnutrition, liver disease, hyperparathyroidism, and diabetes

What is the normal range for Potassium?

$$3.7-5.2\,mEq/L$$

What issues can be indicated by abnormal Potassium levels?

Kidney disease/injury, cardiac issues, dehydration, or metabolic disorders

What is the normal range for Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)?

$$0.4-4.5\,mIU/L$$

Which conditions are linked to abnormal Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) levels?

Hypothyroidism (e.g., Hashimoto's thyroiditis) and Hyperthyroidism (e.g., Graves' disease)

What is the normal level for High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL)?

$$> 40\,mg/dL$$

What is the normal level for Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL)?

$$< 100\,mg/dL$$

What are the abnormal implications of high LDL or low HDL?

Atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease

What is the normal range for A1C?

$$< 5.7\%$$

What do abnormal A1C levels signify?

Prediabetes or diabetes

What is the normal range for D-Dimer?

$$< 0.50\,ng/mL$$

What conditions are associated with abnormal D-Dimer readings?

Blood clotting conditions, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and pulmonary embolism

What is the normal range for the Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)?

$$1-15\,mm/hr$$

What may abnormal Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) results indicate?

Inflammation, infection, cancer, and autoimmune diseases

What is the normal range for C-Reactive Protein (CRP)?

$$< 10\,mg/L$$

What are the potential implications of abnormal C-Reactive Protein (CRP) levels?

Inflammation, infections, and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)

What is the normal range for Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) and what does an abnormality suggest?

Range: $1.0-1.5\,ng/mL$; Implication: Prostate cancer

What infections can be identified by a Urine Culture?

Urinary tract infection (UTI), bladder infection, bacteria, and yeast

What is the normal range for Urine Microalbumin?

$$< 30\,mg/L$$

Which conditions are listed in the guide as implications related to the Urine Microalbumin section?

Lyme disease, HIV, Hepatitis C, Syphilis, myositis, and Bovine spongiform encephalopathy