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Lab Values
The Lab Values we need to know
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Graduate
08/19/2011
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Term
Sodium
 Definition
135-145 mEq/L
Term
Cloride
 Definition
95-105 mEq/L
Term
BUN
 Definition
8-12 mg/dL
Term
Potassium
 Definition
3.5-5 mEq/L
Term
Bicarbonate
 Definition
22-28 mEq/L
Term
Serum Creatinine
 Definition
0.6-1.2 mg/dL
Term
Glucose
 Definition
70-110 mg/dL
Term
Hemoglobin
 Definition
approx 12-18 g/dL
Term
White Blood Cells
 Definition
4.4-11.3 x10^3 /mcl
Term
Platelets
 Definition
150-450 x10^3 /mcl
Term
Hemocrit
 Definition
36-50%
Term
Neutrophils
 Definition
60%
Term
Lymphocytes
 Definition
30%
Term
Monocytes
 Definition
6%
Term
Eosinophils
 Definition
3%
Term
Basinophils
 Definition
1%
Term
Magnesium
 Definition
1.5-2.2 mEq/L
Term
Phosphate
 Definition
2.5-4.5 mg/dL
Term
Albumin
 Definition
3.5-5 g/L
Term
Calcium (Total)
 Definition
8.5-10.5 mg/dL
Term
What is the equation for correct calcium?
 Definition
Corr Ca = ([4-albumin] x 0.8) + serum Ca
Term
When do you use the Corrected Calcium equation? (what lab values do you look for?)
 Definition
Use when both Ca AND Alb are low
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