Clinical Lab Values and Normal Ranges

A set of vocabulary flashcards detailing standard laboratory test reference ranges, including blood counts, chemistries, and arterial blood gas values.

Hemoglobin (male)

$$13.5-18\,\text{g/dL}$$

Hemoglobin (female)

$$12-15\,\text{g/dL}$$

Hematocrit (male)

$$40-54\%$$

Hematocrit (female)

$$36-46\%$$

White blood count

$$4,500-10,000/\text{mm}^3$$

Platelets

$$150,000-400,000/\text{mm}^3$$

Albumin

$$3.5-5$$

Potassium

$$3.5-5\,\text{mEq/L}$$

pH (Arterial blood gas)

$$7.35-7.45$$

PaO2

$$80-100\,\text{mmHg}$$

PaCO2

$$35-45\,\text{mmHg}$$

HCO3

$$22-26\,\text{mEq/L}$$

O2 saturation

$$95-100\%$$

Serum digoxin

$$.5-2\,\text{ng/mL}$$

BUN

$$10-20$$

Creatinine

$$0.5-1.2$$

Blood sugar

$$70-110$$

Glycosolated hemoglobin

$$4\%-5.5\%$$

Total Cholesterol

$$<200$$

Sodium

$$135-145\,\text{mEq/L}$$

Chloride

$$95-105\,\text{mEq/L}$$

Total Calcium

$$8.5-10.5\,\text{mg/dL}$$

Calcium (mEq/L)

$$4.5-5.5\,\text{mEq/L}$$

Magnesium

$$1.6-2.5\,\text{mEq/L}$$