Lab Values Podcast by NURSING.com (Nursing Podcast, normal lab values for nurses for NCLEX®) by NURSING.com (NRSNG)

Albumin Jul 30, 2026 04:30 Get a free nursing lab values cheat sheet at NURSING.com/63labs What is the Lab Name for Albumin Lab Values? Albumin What is the Lab Abbreviation for Albumin? alb What is Albumin in terms of Nursing Labs? Albumin is a transport protein in the blood. It helps maintain the oncotic pressure of the blood. Albumin levels will drop if syn

Triglycerides (TG) Lab Values Sep 27, 2023 03:54 Normal

Sodium (Na+) Lab Values Sep 25, 2023 04:07 Normal 135-145 mEq/L Indications Monitor: Extracellular osmolality Electrolyte imbalance Description Sodium (Na+) is the most abundant cation in extracellular fluid. Sodium aids in osmotic pressure, renal retention and excretion of water, acid-base balance, regulation of other cations and anions in the body. Sodium plays a role in blood pressure regulation and stimulation of neuromuscular reac

Potassium (K+) Lab Values Sep 20, 2023 04:36 Normal 3.5 - 5.0 mEq/L Indications Evaluate: Electrolyte imbalances Cardiac arrhythmias Monitor patients who are: Acidotic Receiving diuretic therapy Description Potassium (K+) is the most abundant intracellular cation and plays a vital role in the transmission of electrical impulses in cardiac and skeletal muscle. It plays a role in acid base equilibrium. In states of acidosis hydrogen

Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT) Lab Values Sep 18, 2023 03:17 Normal 25 - 35 seconds Indications Detection of coagulation disorders Evaluate response to Heparin (PT for Coumadin) Preoperative assessment Description Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT)evaluates the function of factors I, II, V, VIII, IX, X, XI, and XII. PTT represents the amount of time required for a fibrin clot to form. Monitors therapeutic ranges for people taking Heparin. What would cau

Oxygen Saturation (SaO2) Lab Values Sep 13, 2023 03:24 Normal 95 - 100% Indications Determine respiratory status Part of Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) testing Description Oxygen saturation (SaO2) is a measurement of the percentage of how much hemoglobin is saturated with oxygen. Oxygen is transported in the blood in two ways: oxygen dissolved in blood plasma (pO2) and oxygen bound to hemoglobin (SaO2). About 97% of oxygen is bound to hemoglobin while 3

Osmolality Lab Values Sep 11, 2023 05:17 Normal 261 – 280 mOsm/kg Indications Monitor: Electrolyte balance Acid-Base balance Hydration Evaluate function of antidiuretic hormone. Description Osmolality is a measure of the particles in solution. The size, shape, and charge of the particles do not impact the osmolality What would cause increased levels? Dehydration Azotemia Hypercalcemia Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Nonketotic Stat

Magnesium (Mg) Lab Values Sep 6, 2023 03:42 Normal 1.6 – 2.6 mg/dL Indications Monitor: Renal failure Chronic alcoholism Cardiac arrhythmias Description Magnesium (Mg) is a cation necessary for protein synthesis, nucleic acid synthesis, muscle contraction, ATP (adenosine triphosphate) use, nerve impulse conduction, and blood clotting. Magnesium affects the absorption of sodium, calcium, phosphorus, potassium. What would cause incre

Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) Lab Values Sep 4, 2023 03:24 Normal

Lactic Acid Lab Values Aug 30, 2023 04:00 Normal 0.3 -2.6 mmol/L Indications Determine cause of acidosis Evaluate tissue oxygenation Description Lactate (Lactic Acid) is a byproduct of anaerobic metabolism. Normally, the tissues use aerobic metabolism to breakdown glucose for energy and the byproduct is CO2 and H2O which we excrete through our kidneys and exhalation. However, if the tissues are starved of oxygen (hypoxic), they use an

International Normalized Ratio (INR) Lab Values Aug 28, 2023 04:15 Normal 0.8 - 1.2 Therapeutic Levels of Warfarin 2.0 – 3.5 Indications Evaluate therapeutic doses of Warfarin Identify patients at higher risk for bleeding Identify cause of: Bleeding Deficiencies Description International normalized ratio(INR) takes results from a prothrombin time test and standardizes it regardless of collection method. What would cause increased levels? Disseminated Intr

High Density Lipoprotein (HDL) Lab Values Aug 23, 2023 03:14 Normal >60 optimal mg/dL Indications Monitor risks of heart disease Description Cholesterol is transported via lipoproteins. There are multiple types of lipoproteins and they each have slightly different functions: high-density lipoprotein (HDL), low-density lipoprotein (LDL) very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL). HDL cholesterol is considered the good cholesterol because it travels through the b

Glycosylated Hemoglobin(HgbA1c) Lab Values Aug 21, 2023 03:29 Normal 5.6-7.5 % of total Hgb Indications Assess control of blood sugars over a several month time frame Diagnose Diabetes Mellitus (DM) Description Glycosylated Hemoglobin (HbA1c) is the combination of glucose and hemoglobin. When glucose is elevated in the blood the amount of glycosylated hemoglobin increases proportionally. A red blood cells lifespan is about 4 months, so you can get an ide

Folic Acid Lab Values Aug 16, 2023 03:07 Normal 2 - 20 ng/mL Indications Diagnose megaloblastic anemia Monitor effects of long-term Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) Identify Folate Deficiency Description Folic acid is an essential water soluble B vitamin. It is stored in the liver and is an important part of Red Blood Cell (RBC) and White Blood Cell (WBC) function, DNA replication, and cell division. What would cause increased levels

Ferritin Lab Values Aug 14, 2023 03:43 Normal 20-300 ng/mL Indications Diagnosing: Iron-deficiency anemiaH emochromatosis Monitor: Iron levels Description Ferritin is a protein that stores iron. It is formed in the liver spleen and bone marrow. Ferritin in the blood is usually proportional to stored ferritin. Ferritin is a more sensitive and specific test for identifying iron-deficiency anemia, however, it is usually measured

Chloride (Cl- ) Lab Values Aug 9, 2023 04:44 Normal 96-108 mEq/L Indications Identify Acid-Base Imbalance Description Chloride (Cl-), an anion found in the blood, works together with sodium to help maintain oncotic pressure and water balance in the body. Chloride is inversely related to bicarbonate levels in the blood. Chloride is also part of hydrochloric acid (HCL) which is utilized in the stomach to breakdown food. When red blood cells

Calcium (Ca2+) Lab Values Aug 7, 2023 06:26 Normal 8.4-10.2 mg/dL Indications Identify problems with: Parathyroid Neuromuscular functions Diseases that affect bone Effectiveness of treatments. Description Calcium (Ca+), a positive ion in the body, is necessary for neuromuscular processes, bone mineralization, and hormonal secretion. The parathyroid gland and vitamin D are responsible for calcium regulation in the body. In the blood, a

Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) Lab Values Aug 2, 2023 03:27 Normal 12-37 U/L Indications Monitor progression of: Liver disease Response to treatments. Monitor liver toxic medications Description Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) is an enzyme primarily found in liver and heart cells, and to a smaller extent, AST can also be found in the pancreas, kidneys, skeletal muscle, and brain. Levels of AST increase from cell death (necrosis) because the AST enzy

Amylase Lab Values Jul 31, 2023 03:24 Normal 0-130 U/L Indications Diagnosing: Pancreatitis Pancreatic Duct Obstruction Macroamylasemia Trauma to Pancreas Description Amylase is made in the pancreas. It is an enzyme that breaks down carbohydrates to allow our body to absorb it. Monitoring amylase levels can help identify problems with the pancreas. What would cause increased levels? Pancreatitis Pancreatic Cancer Pancreatic Cyst

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Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (aPTT) Lab Values Jul 26, 2023 03:52 Normal 30-40 seconds Indications Identifying congenital deficiencies in clotting Monitoring heparin therapeutic levels (PT for warfarin) Monitoring effects of: Liver Disease Protein Deficiency Fat malabsorption on clotting Description Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (aPTT) is a test that measures the amount of time it takes for a fibrin clot to form after reagents have been added to th

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Urinalysis (UA) Lab Values Jul 24, 2023 04:00 Overview Urinalysis Color & Clarity Protein RBC WBC Glucose Specific gravity Ketones pH Bilirubin/Urobilinogen Nursing Points General Normal value range Color & Clarity Normal – Yellow Other colors Drug interactions Propofol – green Methylene blue – blue/green Trauma Red/Brown Liver failure Brown/tea colored Clear – Normal Cloudy Cell or contaminant related Turbid Severe

White Blood Cell (WBC) Lab Values Jul 19, 2023 03:15 Overview White Blood Cells Normal Value Range Pathophysiology Special considerations Abnormal values (high) Abnormal values (low) Nursing Points General Normal value range WBC 4500-10000/mcL Differential Neutrophils 40-60% Bands 3-5% >8% indicates signal to WBC for more production Infection or inflammation is severe Eosinophils 1-4% Basophils 0.5-1% Lymphocytes 20-40%

Troponin I (cTNL) Lab Values Jul 17, 2023 03:19 Overview Troponin I Normal value range Pathophysiology Special considerations Elevations in lab values Nursing Points General Normal value range Typically, less than 0.035 ng/mL or less Can vary among institutions Has to be greater than the 99th percentile Pathophysiology Troponin is released during myocardial cell damage Decreased perfusion causes myocardial cell damage Causes of myocar

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) Lab Values Jul 12, 2023 03:31 Objective: Determine the significance and clinical use of Thyroid Stimulating Hormone in clinical practice Lab Test Name: Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Description: Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) is released from the anterior pituitary in response to low levels of thyroid hormone. TSH stimulates the thyroid gland to release thyroid hormones Triiodothyronine (T3) Thyroxine (T4) T3 and T4 h

Red Blood Cell (RBC) Lab Values Jul 10, 2023 03:38 Overview Red blood cells Normal Value Range Patho Special considerations Too High: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments Too Low: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments Nursing Points General Normal range Measured in millions Normal values Males 4.5-5.5 x106/mcL Females 4-4.9×106/mcL Pathophysiology Red Blood Cell generation Formed in bone marrow Stimulated by kidneys by erythropoietin Function AKA

Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) Lab Values Jul 5, 2023 02:05 Objective: Determine the significance and clinical use of Prostate Specific Antigen in clinical practice Lab Test Name: Prostate Specific Antigen – PSA Description: Measurement of PSA in the bloodstream Used to diagnose and assess prostate health, size and function. Indications: Evaluate: Enlarged prostate when prostate cancer is suspected Stage cancer Effectiveness of treatments Normal

Platelets (PLT) Lab Values Jul 3, 2023 04:28 Overview Platelets Normal Value Range Pathophysiology Special considerations Elevated platelet levels Decreased platelet levels Nursing Points General Normal value ranges 100,000 – 450,000/mcL Also known as – Thrombocytes Pathophysiology Formed from Megakaryocyte Formed from bone marrow Produces 1000-3000 platelets Injury occurs at site Collagen releases activators Thrombocytes activ

Lipase Lab Values Jun 28, 2023 03:09 Objective: Determine the significance and clinical use of Lipase in clinical practice Lab Test Name: Lipase Description: Lipase Measurement of lipase in the blood Used to diagnose pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer An enzyme produced by the pancreas Aids in breakdown of fats Released into the bloodstream as a result of damage to the pancreas Indications: Diagnose: Pancreatitis Severe up

Iron (Fe) Lab Values Jun 26, 2023 03:16 Objective: Determine the significance and clinical use of iron levels in clinical practice Lab Test Name: Iron – Fe Description: Measures the amount of Fe in the bloodstream. Evaluates: Sufficient Fe level oxygen transport proper hemoglobin & RBC production Iron (Fe) is an element that is an important component of hemoglobin in red blood cells. Iron aids hemoglobin's transport of oxyg

Hemoglobin (Hbg) Lab Values Jun 21, 2023 04:10 Overview Hemoglobin Normal Value Range Pathophysiology Special considerations Elevated hemoglobin Decreased hemoglobin Nursing Points General Normal value range Males – 13.5-16.5 g/dL Females – 12.0 – 15.0 g/dL Pathophysiology Protein attached to red blood cell Iron based protein 4 groups 2 alpha 2 beta Has a high affinity (attraction) for oxygen Oxyhemoglobin Has oxygen attached

Hematocrit (Hct) Lab Values Jun 19, 2023 05:14 Overview Hematocrit Normal Value Range Pathophysiology Special considerations Elevations in lab results Decreased HCT levels Nursing Points General Normal value range HCT measured in percentage Males – 41-50% Females – 36-44% Pathophysiology Measurement of total pRBCs compared to rest of blood volume Helps to indicate anemia Often measured with HGB (hemoglobin) Special considerations

Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) Lab Values Jun 14, 2023 02:53 Objective: Determine the significance and clinical use of Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate in clinical practice Lab Test Name: Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate- ESR Description: The Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) test measures sedimentation of Red Blood Cells (RBCs). In normal conditions, RBCs settle or sediment very little. Inflammation affects proteins in the blood causing RBCs to stick

D-Dimer (DDI) Lab Values Jun 12, 2023 02:34 Objective: Determine the significance and clinical use of D-Dimer in clinical practice Lab Test Name: D-Dimer- DDI Description: Measurement of D-Dimer evaluates the amount of byproduct produced as part of fibrinolysis D-dimer (DDI) is a product of fibrinolysis D-dimer levels are elevated in the setting of clot breakdown, and will be significantly elevated in the setting of Disseminated Intrav

C-Reactive Protein (CRP) Lab Values Jun 7, 2023 02:10 Objective: Determine the significance and clinical use of C-Reactive Protein in clinical practice Lab Test Name: C-Reactive Protein – CRP Description: C-reactive protein (CRP) is made in the liver in response to inflammation Measures CRP in the blood Increases quickly Decreases quickly Indications: Monitor or Identify: Inflammation in the body Appendicitis Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PI

Creatinine (Cr) Lab Values Jun 5, 2023 03:44 Overview Creatinine Normal Value Range Pathophysiology Special considerations Elevations in creatinine Decreases in creatinine Nursing Points General Normal values 0.7 – 1.4 mg/dL Pathophysiology Muscle breakdown and use Creatine -> creatinine Released into bloodstream Filtered through kidneys Excreted in urine Creatinine more specific to kidney function Special considerations G

Creatinine Clearance Lab Values May 31, 2023 03:35 Objective: Determine the significance and clinical use of measuring Creatinine Clearance in clinical practice Lab Test Name: Creatinine Clearance – CrCl Description: Healthy kidneys remove creatinine from the blood. It then passes out of your body through urine. Creatinine is created in the body as a byproduct from normal wear and tear on muscles and protein in your diet. Creatinine Clearanc

Cholesterol (Chol) Lab Values May 29, 2023 04:22 Overview Cholesterol Normal Value Range Pathophysiology Any special considerations when drawing the lab (i.e. on ice, etc.) Too High: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments Too Low: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments Nursing Points General Normal values 60 mg/dL Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) Contributes to plaque buildup Goal

Brain Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) Lab Values May 24, 2023 02:50 Overview BNP Normal Value Range Pathophysiology Special considerations Lab value elevations Nursing Points General Normal value range 100 pg/mL Pathophysiology Increased pressure overload due to increased SVR or volume Ventricular stretching causes release of BNP into bloodstream BNP released to aid in stress due to overload by: Increases excretion of sodium in urine = natriuresis Sodi

Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) Lab Values May 22, 2023 05:09 Overview Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) Normal Value Range Pathophysiology Special Considerations Elevated Values Decreased Values Nursing Points General Normal value range 7-20 mg/dL Pathophysiology Protein broken into amino acids -> Ammonia Ammonia converted to urea Urea excreted via kidneys Special considerations Green top tube Submitted in multiple panels Chem 7/Chem 10 CMP Renal pane

Total Bilirubin (T. Billi) Lab Values May 17, 2023 03:24 Overview Total bilirubin Normal Value Range Pathophysiology Special considerations Elevations in Total bilirubin Nursing Points General Normal values 0.1-1.2 mg/dL Patho Breakdown product of RBCs Specifically heme (iron portion of hemoglobin) Transported to liver Bound with bile Excreted via GI tract and kidneys Conjugated Water soluble Unconjugated Not able to excrete it Carri

Ammonia (NH3) Lab Values May 15, 2023 04:32 Overview Ammonia Normal Value Range Pathophysiology Special considerations Too High: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments Too Low: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments Nursing Points General Normal value range 19-60 mcg/dL Pathophysiology Byproduct of protein metabolism Proteins → ammonia Ammonia → urea via the liver Urea excreted to the kidneys If ammonia is not converted to urea Ammonia ↑ in blood

Alkaline Phosphatase (ALK PHOS) Lab Values May 10, 2023 04:02 Objective: Determine the significance and clinical use of alkaline phosphatase in clinical practice Lab Test Name: Alkaline Phosphatase – ALP Description: Measures amount of ALP in circulation Located in several places in the body: Liver Intestines Biliary tract Bones Placenta Different isoenzymes of ALP are used to determine: Liver, bone, intestine and other cancers Bone turnover in postm

Albumin Lab Values May 8, 2023 04:27 Overview Albumin Normal Value Range Pathophysiology Special Considerations Too High: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments Too Low: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments Nursing Points General Normal value range 3.5 – 6.0 g/dL Pathophysiology Produced in the liver Main protein of plasma Responsible for maintaining oncotic pressure Draws fluid into blood vessel "Protein pulls" Refer to Fluid & Electrolyte

Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) Lab Values May 3, 2023 03:35 Objective: Determine the significance and clinical use of Alanine Aminotransferase in clinical practice Lab Test Name: Alanine Aminotransferase – ALT Description: Measures amount of ALT, an enzyme produced by the liver, present in circulation Found in: Most abundantly in liver Heart Skeletal muscle kidney Increases in lab values indicate liver disease or liver damage Indications: Evaluation

Glucose Lab Values May 1, 2023 06:38 Overview Glucose Normal Value Range Pathophysiology Special considerations Hyperglycemia Hypoglycemia Nursing Points General Normal value 70-115 mg/dL Pathophysiology Consumed via diet Carbohydrates Glycolysis Creates net positive energy sources Insulin Produced in pancreas Required to force glucose into cell Deficiency in insulin causes high glucose in blood Increase in insulin r

WBC Apr 22, 2023 03:19 Get a free nursing lab values cheat sheet at NURSING.com/63labs What is the Lab Name for White Blood Cell (WBC) Lab Values? White Blood Cell What is the Lab Abbreviation for White Blood Cell? WBC What is White Blood Cell in terms of Nursing Labs? White blood cells (WBCs) are created in the bone marrow. Their primary function is to d

Urinalysis Apr 15, 2023 04:03 Get a free nursing lab values cheat sheet at NURSING.com/63labs Overview Urinalysis Color & Clarity Protein RBC WBC Glucose Specific gravity Ketones pH Bilirubin/Urobilinogen Nursing Points General Normal value range Color & Clarity Normal – Yellow Other colors Drug interactions Propofol – green Methylene blue – blue/green Trauma Red/Brown Liver failure Brown/tea colored Cl

Troponin I Apr 8, 2023 03:21 Get a free nursing lab values cheat sheet at NURSING.com/63labs What is the Lab Name for Troponin I (cTNL) Lab Values? Troponin I What is the Lab Abbreviation for Troponin I? cTNL What is Troponin I in terms of Nursing Labs? Troponins are proteins that initiate contraction of muscle fibers. Troponin I (cTNL) is specific to heart mus

Triglycerides Apr 1, 2023 03:56 Get a free nursing lab values cheat sheet at NURSING.com/63labs What is the Lab Name for Triglycerides (TG) Lab Values? Triglycerides What is the Lab Abbreviation for Triglycerides? TG What is Triglycerides in terms of Nursing Labs? Triglycerides (TG) are required to provide energy during the metabolic process, excess triglycerides

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Mar 25, 2023 03:34 Get a free nursing lab values cheat sheet at NURSING.com/63labs Objective: Determine the significance and clinical use of Thyroid Stimulating Hormone in clinical practice Lab Test Name: Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Description: Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) is released from the anterior pituitary in response to low levels of thyroid hormone. TSH stimulates the thyroid gland to release t

Sodium Mar 18, 2023 04:10 Get a free nursing lab values cheat sheet at NURSING.com/63labs What is the Lab Name for Sodium (Na+) Lab Values? Sodium What is the Lab Abbreviation for Sodium? Na+ What is Sodium in terms of Nursing Labs? Sodium (Na+) is the most abundant cation in extracellular fluid. Sodium aids in osmotic pressure, renal retention and excretion

Red Blood Cells Mar 11, 2023 03:41 Get a free nursing lab values cheat sheet at NURSING.com/63labs What is the Lab Name for Red Blood Cell (RBC) Lab Values? Red Blood Cell What is the Lab Abbreviation for Red Blood Cell? RBC What is Red Blood Cell in terms of Nursing Labs? Red Blood Cells (RBCs) contain hemoglobin which is responsible for oxygen transport throughout

Prostate Specific Antigen Mar 4, 2023 02:08 Get a free nursing lab values cheat sheet at NURSING.com/63labs Objective: Determine the significance and clinical use of Prostate Specific Antigen in clinical practice Lab Test Name: Prostate Specific Antigen – PSA Description: Measurement of PSA in the bloodstream Used to diagnose and assess prostate health, size and function. Indications: Evaluate: Enlarged prostate when prostate cance

Potassium Feb 25, 2023 04:39 Get a free nursing lab values cheat sheet at NURSING.com/63labs What is the Lab Name for Potassium (K+) Lab Values? Potassium What is the Lab Abbreviation for Potassium? K+ What is Potassium in terms of Nursing Labs? Potassium (K+) is the most abundant intracellular cation and plays a vital role in the transmission of electrical imp

Platelets Feb 18, 2023 04:31 Get a free nursing lab values cheat sheet at NURSING.com/63labs What is the Lab Name for Platelets (PLT) Lab Values? Platelets What is the Lab Abbreviation for Platelets? (PLT) What is Platelets in terms of Nursing Labs? Platelets (PLT) play a role in coagulation, hemostasis, and thrombus formation. Platelets are the smallest blood

Partial Thromboplastin Time Feb 11, 2023 03:19 Get a free nursing lab values cheat sheet at NURSING.com/63labs What is the Lab Name for Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT) Lab Values? Partial Thromboplastin Time What is the Lab Abbreviation for Partial Thromboplastin Time? PTT What is Partial Thromboplastin Time in terms of Nursing Labs? Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT)evaluates

Oxygen Saturation Feb 4, 2023 03:27 Get a free nursing lab values cheat sheet at NURSING.com/63labs What is the Lab Name for Oxygen Saturation (SaO2) Lab Values? Oxygen Saturation What is the Lab Abbreviation for Oxygen Saturation? SaO2 What is Oxygen Saturation in terms of Nursing Labs? Oxygen saturation (SaO2) is a measurement of the percentage of how much hemoglobi

Osmolality Jan 28, 2023 05:20 Get a free nursing lab values cheat sheet at NURSING.com/63labs What is the Lab Name for Osmolality Lab Values? Osmolality What is Osmolality in terms of Nursing Labs? Osmolality is a measure of the particles in solution. The size, shape, and charge of the particles do not impact the osmolality What is the Normal Range for Osmolality?

Magnesium Jan 21, 2023 03:45 Get a free nursing lab values cheat sheet at NURSING.com/63labs What is the Lab Name for Creatinine (Cr) Lab Values? Magnesium What is the Lab Abbreviation for Creatinine? Mg What is Creatinine in terms of Nursing Labs? Magnesium (Mg) is a cation necessary for protein synthesis, nucleic acid synthesis, muscle contraction, ATP (aden

Low Density Lipoprotein Jan 14, 2023 03:27 Get a free nursing lab values cheat sheet at NURSING.com/63labs What is the Lab Name for Low Density Lipoprotein Lab Values? Low Density Lipoprotein What is the Lab Abbreviation for Low Density Lipoprotein? LDL What is Low Density Lipoprotein in terms of Nursing Labs? Cholesterol is transported via lipoproteins. There are multiple t

Lipase Jan 7, 2023 03:12 Get a free nursing lab values cheat sheet at NURSING.com/63labs Objective: Determine the significance and clinical use of Lipase in clinical practice Lab Test Name: Lipase Description: Lipase Measurement of lipase in the blood Used to diagnose pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer An enzyme produced by the pancreas Aids in breakdown of fats Released into the bloodstream as a result of damage

Lactic Acid Dec 31, 2022 04:03 Get a free nursing lab values cheat sheet at NURSING.com/63labs What is the Lab Name for Lactic Acid Lab Values? Lactic Acid What is Lactic Acid in terms of Nursing Labs? Lactate (Lactic Acid) is a byproduct of anaerobic metabolism. Normally, the tissues use aerobic metabolism to breakdown glucose for energy and the byproduct is CO2 and H2O which we excrete

Iron Dec 24, 2022 03:18 Get a free nursing lab values cheat sheet at NURSING.com/63labs Objective: Determine the significance and clinical use of iron levels in clinical practice Lab Test Name: Iron – Fe Description: Measures the amount of Fe in the bloodstream. Evaluates: Sufficient Fe level oxygen transport proper hemoglobin & RBC production Iron (Fe) is an element that is an important component of hemog

INR Dec 17, 2022 04:18 Get a free nursing lab values cheat sheet at NURSING.com/63labs What is the Lab Name for International Normalized Ratio (INR) Lab Values? International Normalized Ratio What is the Lab Abbreviation for International Normalized Ratio? INR What is International Normalized Ratio in terms of Nursing Labs? International normalized ratio(

High Density Lipoprotein Dec 10, 2022 03:17 Get a free nursing lab values cheat sheet at NURSING.com/63labs What is the Lab Name for High Density Lipoprotein (HDL) Lab Values? High Density Lipoprotein What is the Lab Abbreviation for High Density Lipoprotein? HDL What is High Density Lipoprotein in terms of Nursing Labs? Cholesterol is transported via lipoproteins. There are

Hemoglobin Dec 3, 2022 04:13 Get a free nursing lab values cheat sheet at NURSING.com/63labs What is the Lab Name for Hemoglobin (Hbg) Lab Values? Hemoglobin What is the Lab Abbreviation for Hemoglobin? Hbg What is Hemoglobin in terms of Nursing Labs? Hemoglobin (Hbg), an iron containing compound, is the main protein in Red Blood Cells (RBCs). It enables oxygen

Hematocrit Nov 26, 2022 05:17 Get a free nursing lab values cheat sheet at NURSING.com/63labs What is the Lab Name for Hematocrit (Hct) Lab Values? Hematocrit What is the Lab Abbreviation for Hematocrit? Hct What is Hematocrit in terms of Nursing Labs? Hematocrit (Hct) is the percentage of the blood that is made up of packed Red Blood Cells (RBCs). A hematocrit

Glycosylated Hemoglobin A1c Nov 19, 2022 03:32 Get a free nursing lab values cheat sheet at NURSING.com/63labs What is the Lab Name for Glycosylated Hemoglobin (HbA1c) Lab Values? Glycosylated Hemoglobin What is the Lab Abbreviation for Glycosylated Hemoglobin? HbA1c What is Glycosylated Hemoglobin in terms of Nursing Labs? Glycosylated Hemoglobin (HbA1c) is the combination of g

Glucose Nov 12, 2022 06:40 Get a free nursing lab values cheat sheet at NURSING.com/63labs What is the Lab Name for Glucose Lab Values? Glucose What is Glucose in terms of Nursing Labs? Glucose is a sugar molecule that is a component of carbohydrates. Glucose provides energy in the body and is absorbed from the blood to the cells for nourishment via insulin. The pancreas secretes ins

Folic Acid Nov 5, 2022 03:10 Get a free nursing lab values cheat sheet at NURSING.com/63labs What is the Lab Name for Folic Acid Lab Values? Folic Acid What is Folic Acid in terms of Nursing Labs? Folic acid is an essential water soluble B vitamin. It is stored in the liver and is an important part of Red Blood Cell (RBC) and White Blood Cell (WBC) function, DNA replication, and cell d

Ferritin Oct 29, 2022 03:45 Get a free nursing lab values cheat sheet at NURSING.com/63labs What is the Lab Name for Ferritin Lab Values? Ferritin What is Ferritin in terms of Nursing Labs? Ferritin is a protein that stores iron. It is formed in the liver spleen and bone marrow. Ferritin in the blood is usually proportional to stored ferritin. Ferritin is a more sensitive and specific

Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) Oct 22, 2022 02:55 Get a free nursing lab values cheat sheet at NURSING.com/63labs Objective: Determine the significance and clinical use of Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate in clinical practice Lab Test Name: Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate- ESR Description: The Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) test measures sedimentation of Red Blood Cells (RBCs). In normal conditions, RBCs settle or sediment very little.

D Dimer Oct 15, 2022 02:37 Get a free nursing lab values cheat sheet at NURSING.com/63labs Objective: Determine the significance and clinical use of D-Dimer in clinical practice Lab Test Name: D-Dimer- DDI Description: Measurement of D-Dimer evaluates the amount of byproduct produced as part of fibrinolysis D-dimer (DDI) is a product of fibrinolysis D-dimer levels are elevated in the setting of clot breakdown, and wi

CRP Oct 8, 2022 02:12 Get a free nursing lab values cheat sheet at NURSING.com/63labs Objective: Determine the significance and clinical use of C-Reactive Protein in clinical practice Lab Test Name: C-Reactive Protein – CRP Description: C-reactive protein (CRP) is made in the liver in response to inflammation Measures CRP in the blood Increases quickly Decreases quickly Indications: Monitor or Identify: Infl

Creatinine Clearance Oct 1, 2022 03:38 Get a free nursing lab values cheat sheet at NURSING.com/63labs Objective: Determine the significance and clinical use of measuring Creatinine Clearance in clinical practice Lab Test Name: Creatinine Clearance – CrCl Description: Healthy kidneys remove creatinine from the blood. It then passes out of your body through urine. Creatinine is created in the body as a byproduct from normal wear a

Creatinine Sep 24, 2022 03:47 Get a free nursing lab values cheat sheet at NURSING.com/63labs What is the Lab Name for Creatinine (Cr) Lab Values? Creatinine What is the Lab Abbreviation for Creatinine? Cr What is Creatinine in terms of Nursing Labs? Creatinine (Cr) is a byproduct of creatine metabolism, and it is excreted by the kidneys. Creatinine is created i

CK Sep 17, 2022 04:16 Get a free nursing lab values cheat sheet at NURSING.com/63labs What is the Lab Name for Creatine Kinase (CK) Lab Values? Creatine Kinase What is the Lab Abbreviation for Creatine Kinase? CK What is Creatine Kinase in terms of Nursing Labs? Creatine kinase (CK) enzyme is found in heart and skeletal muscle and to a lesser extent bra

Cholesterol Sep 10, 2022 04:25 Get a free nursing lab values cheat sheet at NURSING.com/63labs What is the Lab Name for Cholesterol (Chol) Lab Values? Cholesterol What is the Lab Abbreviation for Cholesterol? Chol What is Cholesterol in terms of Nursing Labs? Cholesterol (Chol) is a lipid in the body. It is a part of cell membranes as well as a precursor for vita

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