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Normal Laboratory Values  Neutrophils: 55 – 70% or 2,500 to 8,000  Phosphorus (P): 1.8 – 2.6 mEq/L (3 – 4.
Phosphorus (P): 1.8 – 2.6 mEq/L (3 – 4.5  Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT)
Erythrocyte Studies cells/mm³ mg/dL)  70 – 110 mg/dL (baseline fasting)
 Red Blood Cell Count (RBC)  Lymphocytes: 20 – 40% or 1,000 to 4,800  Magnesium (Mg 1.3 – 2.1 mEq/L  110 – 170 mg/dL (30 minute
 Male adult: 4.5 – 6.2 million/mm3 cells/mm³  Serum Osmolality: 280 to 300 mOsm/kg fasting)
 Female adult: 4.5 – 5.0  Monocytes: 2 – 8% or 100 to 700 cells/mm³  Serum bicarbonate: 22 to 29 mEq/L  120 – 170 mg/dL (60 minute
million/mm3  Eosinophils: 1 – 4% or 50 to 500 cells/mm³ Renal Function fasting)
 Hemoglobin (Hgb)  Basophils: 0–2% or 25 to 100 cells/mm³  Creatinine: 0.6 – 1.2 mg/dL  100 – 140 mg/dL (90 minute
 Male: 14-17 g/dL  Bands: 0–2 % or 0 to 700 cells/mm³  Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN): 10-12 mg/dL fasting
 Female: 12-15 g/dL Coagulation Studies  Total calcium: 5 – 6 mEq/L (9 to 11 mg/dL)  70 – 120 mg/dL (120 minute
 Hematocrit (Hct)  Platelet count (PLT): 150,000 to 400,000  Ionized calcium: 2.5 mEq/L (4.0 – 5.0 mg/dL) fasting)
 Male: 42 – 52% cells/mm³ 56% of total calcium  Glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c)
 Female: 35 – 47%  Mean Platelet Volume: 7.4 – 10.4 mm3 Liver Function  7% or lower (good control of
 Mean corpuscular volume (MCV)  Fibrinogen: 200 – 400 mg/dL  Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT, SGPT) diabetes)
 Male: 78 – 100 μm3  Activated partial thromboplastin time  7% to 8% (fair control of diabetes)
 Male: 10 – 55 units/L
 Female: 78 – 102 μm3 (APTT):  Higher than 8 % (poor control of
 Female: 7 – 30 units/L
 Mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH): 25 –  30 – 40 secs diabetes)
 Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST, SGOT)
35pg  60 – 80 secs (w/ anticoag therapy)  Male: 10 – 40 units/L Lipoprotein Profile
 Mean corpuscular hemoglobin  Prothrombin time (PT): 11 – 13 seconds  Female 9 – 25 units/L  Cholesterol: <200 mg/dL
concentration (MCHC):  Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT): 25 – 35  Amylase: 60 – 120 Somogyi units/dL  Triglycerides: 40 – 160 mg/dL
 31 – 37% seconds  Ammonia: 10 – 80 ug/dL  HDL
 Serum iron  International Normalized Ratio (INR):  Albumin: 3.5 – 5.0 g/dL  Male: >45 mg/dL
 Male: 70 – 175 mcg/dL  < 1.1  Total Protein: 5.4 – 8.3 g/dL  Female: >55 mg/dL
 Female: 50 – 150 mcg/dL  2.0 – 3.0 = therapeutic for people  Lipase: 0 – 160 units/L  LDL: <130 mg/dL
 Total iron-binding capacity (TIBC) taking warfarin  Direct Bilirubin: 0.1 – 0.3 mg/dL  Very LDL: 7 – 32 mg/dL
 229 – 365 ug/dL  Bleeding time:  Indirect bilirubin: 0.2 – 0.8 mg/dL Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs)
 Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR):  1 to 3 minutes (Duke method)  Total Bilirubin: 0.3 – 1 mg/dL  Arterial blood pH: 7.35 – 7.45
 Male: 0 – 14 mm/hour (< 50 years  3 to 6 minutes (Ivy method)  Oxygen saturation (SaO2): >95%
Glucose Studies
old)  D-Dimer: < 0.4 mcg/mL  Partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PCO2):
 Glucose:
 Female: 0 – 19 mm/hour (<50 Serum Electrolytes 35 – 45 mmHg
 Glucose, fasting: 70 – 110 mg/dL
years old)  Potassium (K+): 3.5 – 5.0 mEq/L  Partial pressure of oxygen (PaO2): 80 – 100
 Glucose, monitoring: 60 – 110
White Blood Cells and Differential  Sodium (Na+): 135-145 mEq/L mmHg
mg/dL
 White Blood Cell (WBC) Count: 4,500 to  Chloride (Cl-): 95 – 105 mEq/L  Bicarbonate (HCO3): 22 – 26 mEq/L
 Glucose, 2-hr postprandial: <
11,000 cells/mm³ 140mg/dL
Common Abbreviations DOE dyspnea on exertion LOC loss or level of consciousness PVD peripheral vascular disease
DPT diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus (vaccine) LP lumbar puncture q4h every 4 hours
A-P anterior-posterior
DSM diagnostic & statistical manual MI myocardial infarction (heart attack) q6h every 6 hours
ASA acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin)
DTR deep tendon reflexes MMR measles, mumps, and rubella (vaccine) qam every morning
A&W alive & well
DVT deep vein thrombosis MMSE mini mental state exam qd every day**
bid 2x/day (bis in dies)
Dx diagnosis MRI magnetic resonance imaging qh every hour
BKA below-the-knee amputation (AKA-
ECG electrocardiogram (or EKG) MS mental status or multiple sclerosis qhs every night
above)
ED emergency department NAD no acute or apparent distress qid 4x/day
BM bowel movement
EEG electroencephalogram-gram NGT nasogastric tube qod every other day**
BMI body mass index
EMA early morning awakening NKA no known allergies RA rheumatoid arthritis or right atrium
BMR basal metabolic rate
ENT ears, nose, and throat NKDA no known drug allergies RBC red blood cell
BPH benign prostatic hypertrophy
EOM extraocular muscles or movement NPO nothing by mouth (non peros) REM rapid eye movements
BR bed rest
ERT estrogen replacement therapy NSAID nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug RLQ right lower quadrant (RUQ, LLQ,
BRP bathroom privileges
ESR erythrocyte sedimentation rate NSR normal sinus rhythm LUQ)
BS bowel sounds
ESRD end-stage renal disease NSS normal saline solution R/O rule out
BSE breast self-examination
ETOH ethanol (alcohol) NV nausea/vomiting ROM range of motion or rupture of
BSO bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
FB foreign body NVD nausea, vomiting, diarrhea membranes
BUN blood urea nitrogen
FBS fasting blood sugar NWB non-weight bearing ROS review of systems
BX biopsy
FUO fever of unknown origin OA osteoarthritis RRR regular rate & rhythm
CA cancer
FX fracture OC oral contraceptives R/T related to
CABG coronary artery bypass graft
GERD gastroesophageal reflux disease od right eye (ocular dexter) s without (sans)
CAD coronary artery disease
GI gastrointestinal OOB out of bed SBE subacute bacterial endocarditis
CAGE cut down, annoyed, guilty, eye opener
GU genitourinary os left eye (ocular sinister) SC subcutaneous
CAM complementary alternative medicine
H&P history and physical OT occupational therapy Sig label
CBC complete blood count
HA headache OTC over-the-counter SL sublingual
CBE clinical breast exam
HBP high blood pressure ou both eyes SOB shortness of breath
CC chief complaint
Hct hematocrit p.c. after meals sp.gr. specific gravity
cc cubic centimeter
HEENT head, eyes, ears, nose, throat PCN penicillin S.Q. subcutaneous(ly)
CHF congestive heart failure
hgb hemoglobin PE physical examination or pulmonary S/S signs and symptoms
cm centimeter
Hib hemophilus influenza B embolism STAT immediately
CN cranial nerve
h/o history of (or Hx) PERRLA pupils equal, round, reactive to light STS serological test for syphilis
CNS central nervous system
HOB head of bed and accommodation TIA transient ischemial attack (mini stroke)
C/O complains of
HPI history of present illness PID pelvic inflammatory disease Tid 3x/day
Copd chronic obstructive Pulmonary Disease
HRT hormone replacement therapy PMH past medical history TM tympanic membrane
C&S culture & sensitivity
hs hour of sleep, bedtime PMI point of maximal impulse (apical pulse) TMJ temporomandibular joint
Csf cerebrospinal fluid
HTN hypertension S/P status post (after) TNTC too numerous to count
Ct computed(computerized) tomography
I & D incision and drainage PND paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea or post TPN total parenteral nutrition
Cta clear to auscultation
IM intramuscular nasal drip TURP transurethral resection of prostate
Cts carpal tunnel syndrome
I & O intake and output PNS peripheral nervous system TSE testicular self- examination
Cva cerebrovascular accident (stroke)
IV intravenous PPD purified protein derivative (TB skin test) UA urinalysis
Cxr chest x-ray
IVP intravenous pyelogram pr per rectum UE upper extremities
D/C Discharge, Discontinue
JVD jugular venous distention PRN as needed (pro re nata) URI upper respiratory infection
D & C dilatation and curettage
KUB kidney, ureter and bladder (x-ray) PROM passive range of motion or premature UTI urinary tract infection
DFA difficulty falling asleep
KVO keep vein open rupture of membranes VS vital signs
DJD degenerative joint disease
LE lower extremities PSA prostate specific antigen (test) VSS vital signs stable
DM diabetes mellitus
LFTs liver function tests PT physical therapy WBC white blood cell
DNR do not resuscitate
LMP last menstrual period PTA prior to admission WNL within normal limits
DOA dead on arrival
LNMP last normal menstrual period PUD peptic ulcer disease y/o years old
DOB date of birth

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Normal Laboratory Values  Neutrophils: 55 – 70% or 2,500 to 8,000  Phosphorus (P): 1.8 – 2.6 mEq/L (3 – 4.

 Male: 42 – 52% cells/mm³ 56% of total calcium  Glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c)

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