Blood Count

just in case you ever wanted to know.... i had to put this together for a class and thought i would share
there are normal ranged for blood tests

 

Blood Cell Counts

Normal Ranges

           

	WBC	RBC	Hematocrit	Hemoglobin	Platelet Count
Adult Male	5000-10,000 cells/mm3	4.7-6.1 106/mm3	42-52%	14-18%	150,000-450,000 cells/mm3
Adult Female	5000-10,000 cells/mm3	4.2-5.4 106/mm3	37-47%	12-16%	150,000- 450,000 cells/mm3

Hemoglobin levels of 8-10 g/dL contraindicate therapy

Platelet   counts precautions made at- 1.5-2.5 times the reference range.

Adult INR Coagulation Study= 0.9-1.1

When INR is above 2 consult a doctor. When above 3 the pt. is at sever risk.

Electrolyte values

Potassium-      3.5-5 mEq/ L   

therapy contraindicated below 3.2 or above 5.1 mEq/L

Sodium           136-145 mEq/L

Chloride          90-110 mEq/L

Calcium           9-10.5 mg/dL

Magesium       1.2-2.0 mEq/L

Blood Glucose Levels

Ideal ranges for adults 80-120 mg/dL

Safe ranges for adults 100-250 mg/dL

Hypoglycemia-    less then 70 mg/dL  

Symptoms: Headache, weakness, irritability, muscle weakness, apprehension, inability to respond to verbal commands, and psychosis

Hyperglycemia      greater or equal to 250 mg/dL

Symptoms: acetone breathe, dehydration, weak and rapid pulse, and Kussmaul’s respirations

Renal Function

Creatinine            female 0.5-1.1 mg/dL 

                               male 0.6-1.2 mg/dL

BUN              female and male 10-20 mg/dL

  

Lipid panels

Cholesterol    less then or equal to 200 mg/dL

HDL    low risk-  greater then 60 mg/dL,

mod risk 35-60 mg/dL,

high risk less then or equal to 35 mg/dL

LDL  high risk is greater then 190 mg/dL

Arterial Blood Gas Values

pH                     7.25-7.55

PCO2                 20-60 mm Hg

HCo3                 13-40 mEq/L

PO2                    greater or equal to 40 mm Hg

02 saturation       greater or equal to 95%