Lab Values Flashcards
1
Q
White blood cells
A
5,000 - 10,000 per mm3
2
Q
M: Red blood cells
A
4.7-6.1 x 10^6
3
Q
F: Red blood cells
A
4.2-5.4 x 10^6
4
Q
What is the correct abbreviation for hemoglobin?
A
Hbg
5
Q
M: Hemoglobin
A
14-18 g/dL
6
Q
F: Hemoglobin
A
12-16 g/dL
7
Q
What is the correct abbreviation for Hematocrit?
A
Hct
8
Q
M: Hematocrit %
A
42-52%
9
Q
F: Hematocrit %
A
37-47%
10
Q
Platelet count
A
150,000-400,000
11
Q
Prothrombin time
A
11-12.5 sec
12
Q
INR stands for
A
international normalized ratio
13
Q
Therapeutic INR
A
2-3
14
Q
Mech heart valve INR
A
2.5-3.5
15
Q
aPTT stands for
A
activated partial thromboplastin time
16
Q
aPTT
A
20-35 sec
17
Q
Na stands for
A
sodium
18
Q
Na
A
136-145 mEq/L
19
Q
K stands for
A
Potassium
20
Q
K
A
3.5-5.0 mEq/L
21
Q
Cl stands for
A
Chloride
