U&E
eGFR
Interpreting
Blood Results
It is important to be able to;
know the different types of blood test,
what each test is looking for,
the components and normal values in each test.
Haemoglobin (Hb):
M 13.5 - 18/ F 11.5 - 16(g/dL)
White Cell Count (WCC): 4 - 11Platelets (Plts): 150 - 400
LFT
CRP
Sodium (Na): 135 - 145
Potassium (K): 3.5 - 5.0
Bicarbonate: 24 - 30
Urea: 2.5 - 6.7
Creatinine: 70 - 150
Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate
FBC
90+ normal eGFR
An estimate of kidney function.
Useful in understanding AKI and CKD.
C-Reactive Protein
0 - 10 mg/L
Non-specific inflammatory marker
Full Blood Count
To monitor kidney function.
Urea and Electrolytes
Liver Function Test
Bilirubin: 3 - 17 (high in jaundice)
AST: 5 -35 (aspartate transaminase)
GGT: M 11-51IU/L / F 8 - 61 IU/L
(gamma glutamyl transeptidase)
ALP: 30 - 300 iU/L (alkaline phosphatase)
TPN
Student Nurses' Guide
Total Parenteral Nutrition
Calcium (Ca): 2.12 - 2.65
Phosphate: 0.80 - 1.5
Magnesium (Mg): 0.75 - 1.05
Glucose: 3.5 - 5.5 (fasting)
Amylase: 0-180
Mark Dornan
Nursing Student, QUBThe reference ranges provided here represent a theoretical guideline that should not be used to interpret your test results.
REF: Oxford Handbook of Emergency Medicine, 4th edn. (except Phosphate)
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