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1
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What do U and E stand for in terms of ordering blood tests?

A

Urea and Electrolytes

2
Q

What is the normal range for sodium in a blood test?

A

135 - 145 mmol/L

3
Q

What is the normal range for potassium in a blood test?

A

3.5 - 5 mmol/L

4
Q

What is the normal range for creatinine in a blood test?

A

70 - 150 micromol/L

5
Q

What is the normal range for urea in a blood test?

A

2.5 - 6.7 mmol/L

6
Q

What is the normal pH range for arterial blood?

A

7.35 - 7.45

7
Q

What is the PaO2 level below which you would start worrying about a patient?

A

10.6 kPa (75 - 100 mmHg)

8
Q

What is the normal PaCO2 range?

A

4 - 6.7 kPa (35 - 45 mmHg)

9
Q

What is the normal range of Hb in blood?

A

Men: 130 - 180 g/L
Women: 115 - 160 g/L

10
Q

What is the normal range for mean cell volume (MCV)?

A

76 - 96 fL

11
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What is the normal range of platelets in the blood?

A

150 - 400 x 10^9/L