Published: 18 Oct 2024 What are normal ranges for lab tests blood
Reference ranges for lab tests can vary by laboratory and methodology, but here are some common lab tests and their typical reference ranges for adults:
Complete Blood Count (CBC)
White Blood Cells (WBC): 4,500 - 11,000 cells/mcL
Red Blood Cells (RBC):
- Men: 4.
7 - 6.1 million cells/mcL
- Women: 4.2 - 5.4 million cells/mcL
Hemoglobin:
- Men: 13.8 - 17.2 g/dL
- Women: 12.1 - 15.1 g/dL
Hematocrit:
- Men: 40.7 - 50.3%
- Women: 36.1 - 44.3%
Platelets: 150,000 - 450,000 platelets/mcL
Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP)
Glucose: 70 - 99 mg/dL (fasting)
Calcium: 8.5 - 10.2 mg/dL
Sodium: 135 - 145 mEq/L
Potassium: 3.5 - 5.0 mEq/L
Chloride: 98 - 107 mEq/L
Bicarbonate (CO2): 23 - 30 mEq/L
Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN): 7 - 20 mg/dL
Creatinine:
- Men: 0.74 - 1.35 mg/dL
- Women: 0.59 - 1.04 mg/dL
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Includes all BMP tests plus:
Total Protein: 6.0 - 8.3 g/dL
Albumin: 3.5 - 5.0 g/dL
Globulin: 2.0 - 3.5 g/dL
Bilirubin: 0.1 - 1.2 mg/dL
Alkaline Phosphatase: 44 - 147 IU/L
Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST): 10 - 40 IU/L
Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT): 7 - 56 IU/L
Lipid Panel
Total Cholesterol:<200 mg/dL (desirable)
Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL):<100 mg/dL (optimal)
High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL):
- Men:<40 mg/dL (low), >60 mg/dL (high)
- Women:<50 mg/dL (low), >60 mg/dL (high)
Triglycerides:<150 mg/dL (normal)
Thyroid Function Tests
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH): 0.4 - 4.0 mIU/L
Free T4: 0.8 - 1.8 ng/dL
Free T3: 2.3 - 4.2 pg/mL
Urinalysis
pH: 4.5 - 8.0
Specific Gravity: 1.005 - 1.030
Protein:<20 mg/dL
Glucose: Negative
Ketones: Negative
Blood: Negative
Important Notes
- Reference ranges can differ based on factors like age, sex, and laboratory methods.
- Always consult a healthcare professional to interpret lab results in the context of overall health and clinical history.