Lab Values

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Hemoglobin (HgB)

M: 14-18g/dl

F:12-16g/dl

measures blood’s oxygen-carrying capacity

Hematocrit

M: 39-49%
F: 35-45%

Hct=RBC X MCV

The % if blood thats composed of erythrocytes

WBC

3.4-10 × 103 cells/mm³

^{Actual count of leukocytes in a vol of blood - can help confirm diagnosis, ever diagnose soley}

Platelets

140,000 - 440,000uL

#of platelets in blood, provides info abt a persons’ clotting capacity

ESR

M>50: <20

M<50: <15

W>50: <30

W<50: <20

How quickly RBCs settle to the bottom of a test tube

CRP

<3mg/dL

Measures c reactive protein which is made by liver

Na+

136-145mEq/L

regulates cell osmolality and controls water balance

K+

3.5-5.0mEq/L regulated by renal fcn

>6.0 panic

plays impt role in muscle contraction. helps maintain fluid and blood balance

Cl-

96-100mEq/L

follows Na+ & H2O, incr or decr in proportion to sodium (dehydration or fluid overload)

helps regulate amt of fluid and types of nutrients going in and out of the cells. Maintains proper pH levels, stims stomach acid needed for diegestion, stimulates the action of nerve and muscle cells, and facilitates flow of O2 & CO2 within cells

HCO3 (bicarb)

24-30mEq/L

helps keep body hydrated & make sure blood has right amt of acidity

Ca+

8.5-10.8mg/dl

impt for skeletal mineralization, musc contraction, nerve impulse transmission, blood clotting, secretion of hormones

PO4 (Phosphate)

Magnesium

Glucose

A1C