Lab Values Podcast by NURSING.com (Nursing Podcast, normal lab values for nurses for NCLEX®) by NURSING.com (NRSNG)
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Triglycerides (TG) Lab Values
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Normal Indications Evaluate for: Elevated triglycerides Risk for atherosclerotic heart disease and stroke Description Triglycerides (TG) are r...
Sodium (Na+) Lab Values
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Normal 135-145 mEq/L Indications Monitor: Extracellular osmolality Electrolyte imbalance Description Sodium (Na+) is the most abundant cation in e...
Potassium (K+) Lab Values
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Normal 3.5 - 5.0 mEq/L Indications Evaluate: Electrolyte imbalances Cardiac arrhythmias Monitor patients who are: Acidotic Receiving diuretic th...
Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT) Lab Values
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Normal 25 - 35 seconds Indications Detection of coagulation disorders Evaluate response to Heparin (PT for Coumadin) Preoperative assessment Descr...
Oxygen Saturation (SaO2) Lab Values
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Normal 95 - 100% Indications Determine respiratory status Part of Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) testing Description Oxygen saturation (SaO2) is a measu...
Osmolality Lab Values
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Normal 261 – 280 mOsm/kg Indications Monitor: Electrolyte balance Acid-Base balance Hydration Evaluate function of antidiuretic hormone. De...
Magnesium (Mg) Lab Values
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Normal 1.6 – 2.6 mg/dL Indications Monitor: Renal failure Chronic alcoholism Cardiac arrhythmias Description Magnesium (Mg) is a cation neces...
Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) Lab Values
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Normal Indications Useful in determining risk of cardiovascular disease. Description Cholesterol is transported via lipoproteins. There are multi...
Lactic Acid Lab Values
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Normal 0.3 -2.6 mmol/L Indications Determine cause of acidosis Evaluate tissue oxygenation Description Lactate (Lactic Acid) is a byproduct of ana...
International Normalized Ratio (INR) Lab Values
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
High Density Lipoprotein (HDL) Lab Values
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Normal 60 optimal mg/dL Indications Monitor risks of heart disease Description Cholesterol is transported via lipoproteins. There are multiple type...
Glycosylated Hemoglobin(HgbA1c) Lab Values
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Normal 5.6-7.5 % of total Hgb Indications Assess control of blood sugars over a several month time frame Diagnose Diabetes Mellitus (DM) Descripti...
Folic Acid Lab Values
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Normal 2 - 20 ng/mL Indications Diagnose megaloblastic anemia Monitor effects of long-term Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) Identify Folate Deficien...
Ferritin Lab Values
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Normal 20-300 ng/mL Indications Diagnosing: Iron-deficiency anemiaH emochromatosis Monitor: Iron levels Description Ferritin is a protein th...
Chloride (Cl- ) Lab Values
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Normal 96-108 mEq/L Indications Identify Acid-Base Imbalance Description Chloride (Cl-), an anion found in the blood, works together with sodium to ...
Calcium (Ca2+) Lab Values
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Normal 8.4-10.2 mg/dL Indications Identify problems with: Parathyroid Neuromuscular functions Diseases that affect bone Effectiveness of treatments...
Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) Lab Values
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Normal 12-37 U/L Indications Monitor progression of: Liver disease Response to treatments. Monitor liver toxic medications Description Aspartate...
Amylase Lab Values
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Normal 0-130 U/L Indications Diagnosing: Pancreatitis Pancreatic Duct Obstruction Macroamylasemia Trauma to Pancreas Description Amylase is made ...
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28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (aPTT) Lab Values
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Normal 30-40 seconds Indications Identifying congenital deficiencies in clotting Monitoring heparin therapeutic levels (PT for warfarin) Monitoring ...
Prepping For The NCLEX with NURSING.com (Nursing Podcast, NCLEX® Review for nursing students to help you ace the NCLEX Exam)
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hi NURSING.com family. Are you getting ready for the NCLEX?? This show is the perfect NCLEX review, and as ALWAYS, we have pulled out the MOST im...
Urinalysis (UA) Lab Values
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Overview Urinalysis Color & Clarity Protein RBC WBC Glucose Specific gravity Ketones pH Bilirubin/Urobilinogen Nursing Points General Normal val...
White Blood Cell (WBC) Lab Values
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Overview White Blood Cells Normal Value Range Pathophysiology Special considerations Abnormal values (high) Abnormal values (low) Nursing Points ...
Troponin I (cTNL) Lab Values
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Overview Troponin I Normal value range Pathophysiology Special considerations Elevations in lab values Nursing Points General Normal value range...
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) Lab Values
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Objective: Determine the significance and clinical use of Thyroid Stimulating Hormone in clinical practice Lab Test Name: Thyroid Stimulating Hor...
Red Blood Cell (RBC) Lab Values
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Overview Red blood cells Normal Value Range Patho Special considerations Too High: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments Too Low: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment...
Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) Lab Values
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Objective: Determine the significance and clinical use of Prostate Specific Antigen in clinical practice Lab Test Name: Prostate Specific Antigen –...
Platelets (PLT) Lab Values
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Overview Platelets Normal Value Range Pathophysiology Special considerations Elevated platelet levels Decreased platelet levels Nursing Points Ge...
Lipase Lab Values
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Objective: Determine the significance and clinical use of Lipase in clinical practice Lab Test Name: Lipase Description: Lipase Measurement of...
Iron (Fe) Lab Values
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Objective: Determine the significance and clinical use of iron levels in clinical practice Lab Test Name: Iron – Fe Description: Measures the ...
Hemoglobin (Hbg) Lab Values
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Overview Hemoglobin Normal Value Range Pathophysiology Special considerations Elevated hemoglobin Decreased hemoglobin Nursing Points General No...
Hematocrit (Hct) Lab Values
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Overview Hematocrit Normal Value Range Pathophysiology Special considerations Elevations in lab results Decreased HCT levels Nursing Points Gener...
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) Lab Values
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Objective: Determine the significance and clinical use of Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate in clinical practice Lab Test Name: Erythrocyte Sedimentat...
D-Dimer (DDI) Lab Values
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Objective: Determine the significance and clinical use of D-Dimer in clinical practice Lab Test Name: D-Dimer- DDI Description: Measurement of...
C-Reactive Protein (CRP) Lab Values
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Objective: Determine the significance and clinical use of C-Reactive Protein in clinical practice Lab Test Name: C-Reactive Protein – CRP Desc...
Creatinine (Cr) Lab Values
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Overview Creatinine Normal Value Range Pathophysiology Special considerations Elevations in creatinine Decreases in creatinine Nursing Points Gen...
Creatinine Clearance Lab Values
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Objective: Determine the significance and clinical use of measuring Creatinine Clearance in clinical practice Lab Test Name: Creatinine Clearance –...
Cholesterol (Chol) Lab Values
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Overview Cholesterol Normal Value Range Pathophysiology Any special considerations when drawing the lab (i.e. on ice, etc.) Too High: Causes, Sympto...
Brain Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) Lab Values
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Overview BNP Normal Value Range Pathophysiology Special considerations Lab value elevations Nursing Points General Normal value range 100 pg/mL...
Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) Lab Values
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Overview Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) Normal Value Range Pathophysiology Special Considerations Elevated Values Decreased Values Nursing Points Gene...
Total Bilirubin (T. Billi) Lab Values
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Overview Total bilirubin Normal Value Range Pathophysiology Special considerations Elevations in Total bilirubin Nursing Points General Normal v...
Ammonia (NH3) Lab Values
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Overview Ammonia Normal Value Range Pathophysiology Special considerations Too High: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments Too Low: Causes, Symptoms, Treatme...
Alkaline Phosphatase (ALK PHOS) Lab Values
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Objective: Determine the significance and clinical use of alkaline phosphatase in clinical practice Lab Test Name: Alkaline Phosphatase – ALP ...
Albumin Lab Values
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Overview Albumin Normal Value Range Pathophysiology Special Considerations Too High: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments Too Low: Causes, Symptoms, Treatme...
Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) Lab Values
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Objective: Determine the significance and clinical use of Alanine Aminotransferase in clinical practice Lab Test Name: Alanine Aminotransferase –...
Glucose Lab Values
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Overview Glucose Normal Value Range Pathophysiology Special considerations Hyperglycemia Hypoglycemia Nursing Points General Normal value 70-11...
WBC
22 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Blo...
Urinalysis
15 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Get a free nursing lab values cheat sheet at NURSING.com/63labs Overview Urinalysis Color & Clarity Protein RBC WBC Glucose Specific gravity Keto...
Troponin I
08 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Triglycerides
01 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Get a free nursing lab values cheat sheet at NURSING.com/63labs What is the Lab Name for Triglycerides (TG) Lab Values? Triglycerides...
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
25 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Get a free nursing lab values cheat sheet at NURSING.com/63labs Objective: Determine the significance and clinical use of Thyroid Stimulating Hor...
Sodium
18 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Get a free nursing lab values cheat sheet at NURSING.com/63labs What is the Lab Name for Sodium (Na+) Lab Values? Sodium ...
Red Blood Cells
11 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 C...
Prostate Specific Antigen
04 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Get a free nursing lab values cheat sheet at NURSING.com/63labs Objective: Determine the significance and clinical use of Prostate Specific Antigen...
Potassium
25 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Get a free nursing lab values cheat sheet at NURSING.com/63labs What is the Lab Name for Potassium (K+) Lab Values? Potassium ...
Platelets
18 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Get a free nursing lab values cheat sheet at NURSING.com/63labs What is the Lab Name for Platelets (PLT) Lab Values? Platelets ...
Partial Thromboplastin Time
11 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Get a free nursing lab values cheat sheet at NURSING.com/63labs What is the Lab Name for Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT) Lab Values? ...
Oxygen Saturation
04 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Get a free nursing lab values cheat sheet at NURSING.com/63labs What is the Lab Name for Oxygen Saturation (SaO2) Lab Values? Oxygen ...
Osmolality
28 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Get a free nursing lab values cheat sheet at NURSING.com/63labs What is the Lab Name for Osmolality Lab Values? Osmolality ...
Magnesium
21 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Get a free nursing lab values cheat sheet at NURSING.com/63labs What is the Lab Name for Creatinine (Cr) Lab Values? Magnesium ...
Low Density Lipoprotein
14 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Get a free nursing lab values cheat sheet at NURSING.com/63labs What is the Lab Name for Low Density Lipoprotein Lab Values? Low Dens...
Lipase
07 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Get a free nursing lab values cheat sheet at NURSING.com/63labs Objective: Determine the significance and clinical use of Lipase in clinical prac...
Lactic Acid
31 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Get a free nursing lab values cheat sheet at NURSING.com/63labs What is the Lab Name for Lactic Acid Lab Values? Lactic Acid ...
Iron
24 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Get a free nursing lab values cheat sheet at NURSING.com/63labs Objective: Determine the significance and clinical use of iron levels in clinical p...
INR
17 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Get a free nursing lab values cheat sheet at NURSING.com/63labs What is the Lab Name for International Normalized Ratio (INR) Lab Values? ...
High Density Lipoprotein
10 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Get a free nursing lab values cheat sheet at NURSING.com/63labs What is the Lab Name for High Density Lipoprotein (HDL) Lab Values? H...
Hemoglobin
03 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Get a free nursing lab values cheat sheet at NURSING.com/63labs What is the Lab Name for Hemoglobin (Hbg) Lab Values? Hemoglobin ...
Hematocrit
26 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Get a free nursing lab values cheat sheet at NURSING.com/63labs What is the Lab Name for Hematocrit (Hct) Lab Values? Hematocrit ...
Glycosylated Hemoglobin A1c
19 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Get a free nursing lab values cheat sheet at NURSING.com/63labs What is the Lab Name for Glycosylated Hemoglobin (HbA1c) Lab Values? ...
Glucose
12 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Get a free nursing lab values cheat sheet at NURSING.com/63labs What is the Lab Name for Glucose Lab Values? Glucose ...
Folic Acid
05 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Get a free nursing lab values cheat sheet at NURSING.com/63labs What is the Lab Name for Folic Acid Lab Values? Folic Acid ...
Ferritin
29 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Get a free nursing lab values cheat sheet at NURSING.com/63labs What is the Lab Name for Ferritin Lab Values? Ferritin ...
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)
22 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Get a free nursing lab values cheat sheet at NURSING.com/63labs Objective: Determine the significance and clinical use of Erythrocyte Sedimentation...
D Dimer
15 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Get a free nursing lab values cheat sheet at NURSING.com/63labs Objective: Determine the significance and clinical use of D-Dimer in clinical pra...
CRP
08 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Get a free nursing lab values cheat sheet at NURSING.com/63labs Objective: Determine the significance and clinical use of C-Reactive Protein in cli...
Creatinine Clearance
01 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Get a free nursing lab values cheat sheet at NURSING.com/63labs Objective: Determine the significance and clinical use of measuring Creatinine Clea...
Creatinine
24 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Get a free nursing lab values cheat sheet at NURSING.com/63labs What is the Lab Name for Creatinine (Cr) Lab Values? Creatinine ...
CK
17 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Get a free nursing lab values cheat sheet at NURSING.com/63labs What is the Lab Name for Creatine Kinase (CK) Lab Values? Creatine K...
Cholesterol
10 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Get a free nursing lab values cheat sheet at NURSING.com/63labs What is the Lab Name for Cholesterol (Chol) Lab Values? Cholesterol ...
Chloride
03 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Get a free nursing lab values cheat sheet at NURSING.com/63labs What is the Lab Name for Chloride (Cl-) Lab Values? Chloride ...
Calcium
27 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Get a free nursing lab values cheat sheet at NURSING.com/63labs What is the Lab Name for Calcium (Ca+) Lab Values? Calcium ...
Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)
20 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Get a free nursing lab values cheat sheet at NURSING.com/63labs What is the Lab Name for Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) Lab Values? Blood ...
Bilirubin
13 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Get a free nursing lab values cheat sheet at NURSING.com/63labs Objective: Determine the significance and clinical use of measuring Direct or Conju...
Aspartate Aminotransferase
06 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Get a free nursing lab values cheat sheet at NURSING.com/63labs What is the Lab Name for Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) Lab Values? ...
Amylase
30 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Get a free nursing lab values cheat sheet at NURSING.com/63labs What is the Lab Name for Amylase Lab Values? Amylase ...
Ammonia
23 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Get a free nursing lab values cheat sheet at NURSING.com/63labs What is the Lab Name for Ammonia (NH3) Lab Values? Ammonia ...
Alkaline Phosphatase
16 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Get a free nursing lab values cheat sheet at NURSING.com/63labs Objective: Determine the significance and clinical use of alkaline phosphatase in...
Albumin
09 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Get a free nursing lab values cheat sheet at NURSING.com/63labs What is the Lab Name for Albumin Lab Values? Albumin ...
Alanine Aminotransferase
02 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Get a free nursing lab values cheat sheet at NURSING.com/63labs Objective: Determine the significance and clinical use of Alanine Aminotransferase ...
Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time
25 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Get a free nursing lab values cheat sheet at NURSING.com/63labs What is the Lab Name for Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time Lab Values?...