Lab Values

Question 1

BP Normal Value

Answer 1

< 130/80 mmHg

Question 2

LDL Normal Value

Answer 2

< 100 mg/dL

Question 3

HDL Normal Value

Answer 3

> 40 mg/dL

Question 4

Triglyceride Normal Value

Answer 4

< 150 mg/dL

Question 5

Hematocrit

Answer 5

• Measures percentage of RBCs in blood
• Low hematocrit = anemia, blood loss, bone marrow disorder
• High hematocrit = polycythemia (high hematocrit), dehydration, certain cancers
• Normal for males = 41-50%
• Normal for females = 35-44%

Question 6

Hemoglobin

Answer 6

• Protein found in RBCs that carries O2 throughout body
• Helps to maintain adequate O2 levels to tissues and organs and removes CO2 from body
• Normal for males = 13.5-17.5 g/dL
• Normal for females = 12-15 g/dL
• Low hemoglobin (anemia) = fatigue, weakness, pale skin, SOB
• High hemoglobin (polycythemia) = HA, dizziness, thick blood, and increased risk of blood clots

Question 7

Prothrombin Time

Answer 7

• Prothrombin is a protein produced by the liver
• Checks how quickly blood is clotting
• Monitored if patient is taking blood thinning med (warfarin), sometimes ordered before surgery, or check for liver disease
• Measured in seconds = average time is 10-13 seconds
• Measured as an INR = 1.1 0r below is normal for people without health conditions, while 2.0-3.0 is effective range for people taking blood thinner (warfarin)