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Pediatric Lab Values
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04/26/2013

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Term
Hematocrit
Definition
Child (3-12 years old): 35-45%
less than 35 means- anemia, 1 symtom is fatigue
More than 45 means-hypoxia, symtoms is headache
Term
normal value WBC( leukocyte) of 7-12 years
Definition
8,000-10,000/mm3
high- infection, Anorexia ( symptoms)
low- leukemia, Fever ( symptoms)
Term
Platelet Count
Definition
170,000 - 380,000/mm3
Low- Autoimmune diseases
Symtoms- bleed easily
high- Infections
Symptoms- Chest pain
Term
Creatinine clearance (CR)
Definition
Child: 0.4-1.2
Infant: 0.3-0.6
low -dehydration, foul urine odor- symptoms
high- hypothyroidism symptoms- dry skin
Term
Serum albumin
Definition
1-3 years (3.4–4.2 g/dL)
low- malnutrition, symptoms- fatigue
high- severe infection symptoms- fever
Term
Blood sugar
Definition
60 - 100
low- hypoglycemia ,symptoms- confusion
high- hyperglycemia, symptoms- increase appetite
Term
Sodium
Definition
135-144 mEq/L
low-kidney failure symptoms- muscle spasm
high-Diabetes inspidus symptoms-edema
Term
aldosterone
Definition
6- 9 years -1–24 ng/dL
low- addison disease symptoms- hypotension
high-low sodium diet symptoms- weakness
Term
BUN / Blood Urea Nitroge
Definition
5 - 18 mg/dl
Low -low protein diet, symptoms- fatigue
High- acute kidney failure, symptoms-urine-like body odor and/or breath
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