Lab Values

Question 1

Albumin

Answer 1

• Makes up 60% of total PRO
• Better indicator of chronic illnesses
• Synthesized in the liver
• Half-life- 21 days
• Normal: 3.5-5.0 g/dL

Question 2

Total Protein

Answer 2

• Combination of albumin & globulin constitute

* Normal: 6.4-8.3 g/dL

Question 3

Pre albumin

Answer 3

• Preferred for acute conditions
• Half-life- 2 days
• Normal: 15-36 mg/dL

Question 4

Hemoglobin

Answer 4

•Protein responsible 
for transporting 
oxygen in the blood
•Normal: 
• Men 13.5-17.5g/dL
• Women 12-15.5 g/dL
•Hemoglobin & nutrition
•If low, may benefit 
from eating foods rich 
in iron

Question 5

Sodium

Answer 5

136-145 meq/L

Question 6

Potassium

Answer 6

3.5-5.0 meq/L

Question 7

Magnesium

Answer 7

1.7-2.2 mg/dL

Question 8

Calcium

Answer 8

9-11 mg/dL

Question 9

Phosphate

Answer 9

3.2-4.3mg/dL

Question 10

Hematocrit (Hct)

Answer 10

• Male: 41-50%

* Female: 36-44%

Question 11

RBC (Red Blood Cells)

Answer 11

550-850 m/mm3

Question 12

WBC (White Blood Cells)

Answer 12

6,000-17,000 m/mm3

Question 13

Platelets

Answer 13

120-600 m/mm3