Normal hemodynamic parameters and laboratory values. Lab values and their meanings forward the laboratory services are very pleased to see this report. Each commercial laboratory has its own set of normal values, called normal range or reference range on your lab report. Common laboratory values cbc test normal value function significance hemoglobin 1218 g100 ml measures oxygen carrying capacity of blood low. Normal laboratory values merck manuals professional edition. Introduction a variety of laboratory tests are done in the neonatal period on a routine basis, many as pointofcare testing. A laboratory will have its own set of normal values. Anemia can be due to ironb12folate deficiency, blood disorders or other underlying pathology.
Common angiograms can look at arteries close to the heart, lungs, brain, head or neck, legs or arms, and. Common laboratory tests a patients guide family doctor. Consult your local laboratory for guidelines as to normal values for the specific testing procedures used. Academy of acute care physical therapy apta task force. Thyroid function tests normal ranges vary thyroid iodine 1i uptake 10% to 30% of administered dose. In this section of the nclexrn examination, you will be expected to demonstrate your knowledge and skills of laboratory values in order to. Appendix d interpretation of common laboratory values.
For comparison, normal values for nonregnant women are listed when available. Test normal value significance creactive protein crp 0. Reference values for serum proteins of common laboratory. Diagnostic and laboratory tests are tools that provide invaluable insights and information about the patient. Basic laboratory tests complete blood counts cbc test alternative names units usual normal range examples of conditions in which abnormal values occur hemoglobin hb or hgb gdl males. These values depend on the equipment or method used. Daviss drug guide normal values of common laboratory tests. Interpretation of a specific abnormal test result should be based upon the laboratoryspecific normal value reported for. Common laboratory values heart life rescue, atlanta.
A common blood test that helps determine an individuals general health status. From local laboratory to standardisation and beyond. Laboratory tests reference ranges 1,25dihydroxyvitamin d 1,25dihydroxycholecalciferol, serum see vitamin d metabolites 17hydroxyprogesterone, serum female, follicular. Laboratory results and relevant normal ranges from local laboratories are collected and stored in the hospital file. Lab tests are used to help confirm a diagnosis, monitor an illness, and the patients response to treatment. Eosinophils normally present in small numbers normal lab test values are a set of upper and lower limits generally given as a range since normal values vary from person to person. Common laboratory values for lab tests miscellaneous tables articles drug levels therapeutic interpretation of lab results.
The normal ranges in each laboratory depend on the local population, test methodology and. A guide to primary care of people with hivaids chapter 10. Common laboratory tests basophils comprise basophil count is most commonly associated with myeloproliferative disorders, hypersensitivity or inflammatory reactions, hypothyroidism, and certain infections. Ranges for normal values vary depending on patient populations and test assays used.
This table lists reference values for the most common laboratory tests and is intended for interpretation of the results as they are provided in the examinations. The tests use a range because what is normal differs from person to person. Comparing the clients laboratory values to normal laboratory values. The ranges above are typical, but the normal values established for each laboratory should be used for most purposes. Laboratory tests are commonly administered in discovering the cause of symptoms, confirming a diagnosis and screening for diseases. In mice table 1, both albumin and total protein values increased dramatically within the first several weeks of neonatal life. Laboratory values see inside back cover for continuation. Certain groups of tests panels are commonly used to evaluate general health status or to help diagnose a suspected disorder. In some cases, the values presented here may differ from ranges reported from a local laboratory. The clients current laboratory values are compared to the normal laboratory values, as above, in order to determine the physiological status of the client and to compare the current values during treatment to the laboratory values taken prior to a treatment. Laboratory values in normal pregnancy wiley online library. Arterial blood gases abgs are measured in a laboratory test to determine the extent of compensation by the buffer system. It measures the acidity ph and the levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide in arterial blood.
Selected normal pediatric laboratory values all laboratory values listed are approximate. During the calculation any change in ph due to the pco2 of the sample is eliminated, therefore, the base excess. For example, the basic metabolic panel bmp typically contains 8 tests, which are used to evaluate electrolytes, glucose, calcium, and renal function. And increase in hgb concentration means the patient is polycythemic. Normal values normal range defined by healthy population vary widely within age groups, weight groups, sex, feeding status thus, normal is only normal in the bell curve of a population remember. Normalhemodynamicparametersadult parameter equation normalrange arterialoxygensaturationsao 2 95100% mixedvenoussaturationsvo 2 6080% centralvenousoxygensaturationscvo 2 70% arterialbloodpressurebp systolicsbp 100140mmhg. More importantly, shifts in normal ranges among different racesethnicities were observed in multiple laboratory tests. The normal range of creatinine for white females was 0. Department of health and human services, health resources and services administration, hivaids bureau 10 a guide to primary care of people with hivaids.
A normal range of values for each lab test is not provided in this article because different measurement systems are in use in different parts of the world and because each laboratory will have its own reference range of values. Most of the values apply to adults and where they differ for children it will be indicated. A bmp is a common blood chemistry test that measures your sugar level, electrolyte balance, and kidney function. For example, the normal range of alp for white males was 35107 iul but for hispanic males was 43126 iul.
Reference values for common laboratory tests1 reference values for common laboratory tests1 serum chemistries reference range alanine aminotransferase alt 1040 ul albumin hematocrit3. Normal lab values reference free award winning pocket tool for medical laboratory tests, normal lab values reference packs in all that is needed for quick reference in clinical. Lab test are integral to patient care and depend on cooperation and support of ward staff for accurate and timely interpretation of the results. Albumin comprised between 46% and 58% of total serum protein. Reference ranges, normal, abnormal and cutoff values are provided as. Racialethnicspecific reference intervals for common. Common laboratory tests common laboratory tests and tests results normal. Reference values intervals for blood, urine, csf, stool, and other fluids eg, gastric acid and commonly used panels are included. The normal ranges in each laboratory depend on the local population, test methodology and conditions of assay, units, and a variety of other circumstances. Medical laboratory tests are often grouped when they are reported. Polycythemia can result from a large number of causes, including. A technician or your doctor analyzes the test samples to see if your results fall within the normal range. Base excess be is the mmoll of base that needs to be removed to bring the ph back to normal when pco2 is corrected to 5.
Reference values vary based on several factors, including the demographics of the healthy population from which specimens were obtained and the specific methods andor. Normal values symptoms, diagnosis and treatment in the merck manual. Laboratory tests check a sample of your blood, urine, or body tissues. Knowing the different normal lab values is an important step in making an informed clinical decision as a nurse. Each laboratory test captured in this 2017 version has a brief explanation of the test or laboratory panel, reference values. The reference values provided in these tables should be used as guidelines only. This book should be of help to nursing in understanding some of the more common tests which are conducted. Common laboratory tests a decrease in hgb concentration means the patient is anemic. Harmonising adult and paediatric reference intervals in. These values have been summarized from the appendix of normal laboratory values in the 23rd edition of. Presented in the following tables are normal reference ranges for some common laboratory test values that were determined across pregnancy.
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