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. A list of reference ranges in pregnancy during pregnancy. Daviss drug guide normal values of common laboratory tests. 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 examination. Blood sciences department of haematology title of document.
Arterial blood gas abg normal lab values arterial blood gases abgs are measured in a laboratory test to determine the extent of compensation by the buffer system. Use our blood pressure chart to learn what your blood pressure numbers mean. For research purposes, the standard deviations in appendix table b1 allow one to compute bp zscores and percentiles for boys. A red blood cell count thats higher than normal erythrocytosis, or high hemoglobin or hematocrit levels, could point to an underlying medical condition, such as polycythemia vera or heart disease. Investigations operations manual 2015 appendix c 443 blood serum chemistry normal values. Clients laboratory values are monitored prior to, during and after therapeutic interventions and treatments. Pdf blood biochemistry values of green turtles, chelonia. At a pao 2 of 90 mmhg, 95 percent of hemoglobin is saturated with oxygen. Understanding blood pressure readings american heart. The provision of safe, efficient and competent care was the catalyst to offer a quick resource tool that would assist nurses in. Normal anion gap metabolic acidosis is also called hyperchloremic acidosis, because instead of reabsorbing hco3 with na, the kidney reabsorbs cl. Learn more about normal ranges for systolic and diastolic blood pressure readings in this in depth explanation with chart from webmd. Pdf normal reference laboratory values researchgate. Venous blood is used as a specimen for completed blood count cbc which is a basic screening test that is frequently ordered to give an idea about the health of a patient.
Most of the values apply to adults and where they differ for children it will be indicated. It explains each component in turn followed by clinical examples to work through. Reference ranges for blood tests are sets of values used by a health professional to interpret a set of medical test results from blood samples reference ranges for blood tests are studied within the field of clinical chemistry also known as clinical biochemistry, chemical pathology or pure blood chemistry, the area of pathology that is generally concerned with analysis of bodily fluids. The listed reference ranges should be used when interpreting laboratory values. The american heart association helps you understand the various levels of blood pressure and how high blood pressure or hypertension is defined. A low white blood cell count leukopenia may be caused by a medical condition. The normal ranges in each laboratory depend on the local population, test methodology and conditions of assay, units, and a variety of additional. Normal laboratory values msd manual professional edition.
Normal range varies slightly between laboratories but is generally between 4,300 and 10,800 cells per cubic millimeter cmm. Here are the normal lab values related to erythrocyte studies which include hemoglobin, hematocrit, red blood cell count, serum iron, and erythrocyte sedimentation rate. Normal values of common laboratory tests serum tests hematologic men women hemoglobin. Blood, plasma, and serum reference values vary based on. The most common causes of normal anion gap acidosis are gi or renal bicarbonate loss and impaired renal acid excretion. Dr tom leach mbchb dch emcertacem currently works as a gp registrar and an emergency department cmo in australia. Identify normal arterial blood gas values and interpret the meaning of abnormal values. These values depend on the equipment or method used. Normal blood sugar levels for diabetics before eating fasting range from 80 mgdl to mgdl while the high range starts at 180 mgdl. Normal laboratory values hematology red blood cells rbc male 4. In this way, ranges quoted by labs will represent the values found in 95% of individuals in the chosen reference group. What are the normal ranges for a complete blood count test.
Learn the different reference ranges for blood tests through meditecs comprehensive guide to normal lab values. Normal lab values complete blood count cbc test acronym meaning normal range values male normal range values female wbc number of white blood cells 3. Also learn about prehypertension, hypertension, hypertensive crisis, and what is a healthy blood pressure. The normal values given below are just for knowledge purpose and do not consider as an only truthful source of information as every laboratory have their own reference ranges as per the population they serve. Childrens reference ranges for fbc q pulse reference no.
Reference values vary based on several factors, including the demographics of the healthy population from which specimens were obtained and the specific methods andor instruments used to assay these specimens. In order for normal metabolism to take place, the body must maintain this narrow range at all times. In other words, even in a normal population, a test result will lie outside the reference range in 5% of cases 1 in 20. Lab values and their meanings acknowledgement the lpn lab values manual was first compiled in response to a lack of information in the form of a quick reference manual for licensed practical nurses in 2008. But even if your diastolic number is lower than 80, you can have elevated blood pressure if the systolic reading is 120129. Veterinary normal values blood gas canine feline arterial venous arterial venous. Normal reference ranges and laboratory values in pregnancy. He is also a clinical associate lecturer at the australian national university. Hematology absolute neutrophil count male 17805380l 1. Normal lab values common laboratory values meditec. For example, diabetic clients should have their blood glucose levels are taken and monitored by the nurse and they are also monitored by. Complete blood count cbc normal ranges, test results, chart. A normal diastolic blood pressure is lower than 80. Normal anion gap hyperchloremic metabolic acidosis.
Normal values of human body fluidsnormal lab values lab. A complete blood count cbc is a test that counts the cells that make up your blood. This is why the term reference range is preferred over normal range. Paul virgo childrens reference ranges for routine haematology tests age hb gl rbc x1012l. Each commercial laboratory has its own set of normal values, called normal range or reference range on your lab report. If you have chronic health conditions, your blood oxygen level may fall outside of the normal range. The reference values provided in these tables should be used as guidelines only. Value normal range unit complete blood count red blood cell rbc m. Blood pressure levels for boys and girls by age and height. Cdc now uses a blood lead reference value of 5 micrograms per deciliter to identify children with blood lead levels that are much higher than most childrens levels. Your doctor may order a cbc as part of a routine checkup or to. Reference values vary based on several factors, including the demographics of the healthy population from which specimens were obtained and the specific methods andor. It measures the acidity ph and the levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide in arterial blood.
Schilling test oral administration of radioactive cobalaminlabeled vitamin b12 8. Laboratory values see inside back cover for continuation. The most important points when assessing a patient are the history, examination and basic observations. Details about i ph ii oxygenation, oxygen saturation, oxygen content, alveolar gas equation, indices of oxygenation iii carbon dioxide transport, pco 2 total co 2 content, and bicarbonate levels iv base excess and buffer base 5. Reference values intervals for blood, urine, csf, stool, and other fluids eg, gastric acid and commonly used panels are included. Because most blood test reference ranges often referred to as normal ranges of blood test results are typically defined as the range of values of the median 95% of the healthy population, it is unlikely that a given blood sample, even from a healthy patient, will show normal values for every blood test taken. Arterial blood gas abg interpretation for medical students, osces and mrcp paces this section presents how to interpret arterial blood gases. Here is the list of normal ranges of various medical tests. Gary cunningham university of texas southwestern medical center, department of obstetrics and gynecology, dallas, tx, usa there are a number of profound physiological changes that result during normal pregnancy. White blood cell count wbc is the number of white blood cells in a volume of blood. People with diabetes need to check their blood sugar glucose levels often to determine if they are too low hypoglycemia, normal, or too high hyperglycemia.