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Standardized Values for Nursing
Laboratory Values, Therapeutic Drug Monitoring, & Vital Signs
The purpose of this document is to provide standardized values for nursing related to laboratory values,
therapeutic drug monitoring, and vital signs. Variation in these values often exists between reputable medical
references. The values listed in this document have been agreed upon and approved by the Curriculum
Council to serve as the official ranges for Galen College of Nursing for student instruction and examination to
ensure safety and consistency.
Laboratory Values
Test Abbreviation Adult Child
HEMATOLOGIC — COMPLETE BLOOD COUNT (CBC)
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Male: 14-18 g/dL
1-6yr:9.5-14 g/dL
: D
Hematocrit Het Feer:;Té ?275:7; .. 168”;:3;’2:%6
Pregnant: >33%
White Blood Cell WBC B;‘;‘;::? 5222";:65'?;37;‘""}3
Platelet Count PLT ligj;;:j;ig Same as adults
HEMATOLOGIC — COAGULATION PANEL (COAGS)
Both Sexes: 11-12.5 sec
Pregnant: decreased
Prothrombin Time PT Same as adults
**1.5-2.5 times the normal
control (on warfarin)
Normal is 0.9-1.2 seconds
International Normalized
INR Desirable therapeutic level is 2-3 Same as adults
Ratio times the normal (on warfarin)
Both Sexes: 20-30 sec
Partial thromboplastin time PTT Pregnant: dectessed Same as adults
**1.5-2.5 times the normal
control (on heparin)
Both Sexes: 30-40 sec
**1.5-2.5 times the normal
Activated partial
APTT control (on Heparin) Same as adults
thromboplastin time
Prepared by: Department of Curriculum & Faculty Development
Curriculum Council Approved: 03/12/15; REV: 06/25/15; 10/01/15; REV: 04/28/17; 07/26/17; 04/30/18; 8/22/19; 10/24/19; 5/4/2020
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, Test Abbreviation Adult Child
BLOOD CHEMISTRY — BASIC METABOLIC PANEL (BMP)
<2yr: 60-100 mg/dL
Gl Gl Both S :70-110 dL
Heose u othi2exes me/ 2 yr: 70-110 mg/dL
Sodium Na Both Sexes: 135-145 mEq/L Same as adults
Potassium K Both Sexes: 3.5 5 mEq/L 34 4.7 mEq/L
N Male 0.6 1.2 mg/dL ]
Creatinine n/a Female: 0.5 1.1 mg/dL Chid: 0.3 0.7 mg/dL
Blood Urea Nitrogen BUN Both Sexes: 10 20 mg/dL 518 mg/dL
BLOOD CHEMISTRY LIPID PROFILE
Cholesterol n/a Both Sexes <200 mg/d. 120 200 mg/dL
BLOOD CHEMISTRY ~ MISCELLANE OUS
Glycosylated
Hemoglobin Hgb A1C <6% Same as adults.
ARTERIAL BLOOD CHEMISTRY
pH n/a Both Sexes: 7.35-7.45 Same as adults
Bartial P;:i'i’;z Gathon PCO, Both Sexes: 35-45 mm Hg Same as adults
Partial Pressure Oxygen PO, Both Sexes: 80-100 mm Hg Same as adults
Bicarbonate HCO; Both Sexes: 22-28 mEq/L Same as adults
Oxygen saturation Sa0: Both Sexes: 95-100% Same as adults
Test Abbreviation Adult Child
HEMATOLOGIC — COMPLETE BLOOD COUNT (CBC)
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HEMATOLOGIC — COAGULATION PANEL (COAGS)
Bleeding Time n/a 1-9 minutes Same as adults
D-Dimer n/a 500 ng/mL Same as adults
HEMATOLOGIC — MISCELLANEOUS
Male: 15 mm/hr
Erythrocyte Sedimentation
ESR Female: up to 20 mm/hr Up to 10 mm/hr
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Pregnant: increased
C-Reactive Protein CRP 6 mg/mL Same as adults
Prepared by: Department of Curriculum & Faculty Development
Curriculum Council Approved: 03/12/15; REV: 06/25/15; 10/01/15; REV: 04/28/17; 07/26/17; 04/30/18; 8/22/19; 10/24/19; 5/4/2020
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Standardized Values for Nursing
Laboratory Values, Therapeutic Drug Monitoring, & Vital Signs
The purpose of this document is to provide standardized values for nursing related to laboratory values,
therapeutic drug monitoring, and vital signs. Variation in these values often exists between reputable medical
references. The values listed in this document have been agreed upon and approved by the Curriculum
Council to serve as the official ranges for Galen College of Nursing for student instruction and examination to
ensure safety and consistency.
Laboratory Values
Test Abbreviation Adult Child
HEMATOLOGIC — COMPLETE BLOOD COUNT (CBC)
ome | | pmeniua | ST
Male: 14-18 g/dL
1-6yr:9.5-14 g/dL
: D
Hematocrit Het Feer:;Té ?275:7; .. 168”;:3;’2:%6
Pregnant: >33%
White Blood Cell WBC B;‘;‘;::? 5222";:65'?;37;‘""}3
Platelet Count PLT ligj;;:j;ig Same as adults
HEMATOLOGIC — COAGULATION PANEL (COAGS)
Both Sexes: 11-12.5 sec
Pregnant: decreased
Prothrombin Time PT Same as adults
**1.5-2.5 times the normal
control (on warfarin)
Normal is 0.9-1.2 seconds
International Normalized
INR Desirable therapeutic level is 2-3 Same as adults
Ratio times the normal (on warfarin)
Both Sexes: 20-30 sec
Partial thromboplastin time PTT Pregnant: dectessed Same as adults
**1.5-2.5 times the normal
control (on heparin)
Both Sexes: 30-40 sec
**1.5-2.5 times the normal
Activated partial
APTT control (on Heparin) Same as adults
thromboplastin time
Prepared by: Department of Curriculum & Faculty Development
Curriculum Council Approved: 03/12/15; REV: 06/25/15; 10/01/15; REV: 04/28/17; 07/26/17; 04/30/18; 8/22/19; 10/24/19; 5/4/2020
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, Test Abbreviation Adult Child
BLOOD CHEMISTRY — BASIC METABOLIC PANEL (BMP)
<2yr: 60-100 mg/dL
Gl Gl Both S :70-110 dL
Heose u othi2exes me/ 2 yr: 70-110 mg/dL
Sodium Na Both Sexes: 135-145 mEq/L Same as adults
Potassium K Both Sexes: 3.5 5 mEq/L 34 4.7 mEq/L
N Male 0.6 1.2 mg/dL ]
Creatinine n/a Female: 0.5 1.1 mg/dL Chid: 0.3 0.7 mg/dL
Blood Urea Nitrogen BUN Both Sexes: 10 20 mg/dL 518 mg/dL
BLOOD CHEMISTRY LIPID PROFILE
Cholesterol n/a Both Sexes <200 mg/d. 120 200 mg/dL
BLOOD CHEMISTRY ~ MISCELLANE OUS
Glycosylated
Hemoglobin Hgb A1C <6% Same as adults.
ARTERIAL BLOOD CHEMISTRY
pH n/a Both Sexes: 7.35-7.45 Same as adults
Bartial P;:i'i’;z Gathon PCO, Both Sexes: 35-45 mm Hg Same as adults
Partial Pressure Oxygen PO, Both Sexes: 80-100 mm Hg Same as adults
Bicarbonate HCO; Both Sexes: 22-28 mEq/L Same as adults
Oxygen saturation Sa0: Both Sexes: 95-100% Same as adults
Test Abbreviation Adult Child
HEMATOLOGIC — COMPLETE BLOOD COUNT (CBC)
" 3 . 3
RedjBlood(cell REC F’:r:Iaeue44726514m mmm3 617168\:;:44..55?5";";1 3
HEMATOLOGIC — COAGULATION PANEL (COAGS)
Bleeding Time n/a 1-9 minutes Same as adults
D-Dimer n/a 500 ng/mL Same as adults
HEMATOLOGIC — MISCELLANEOUS
Male: 15 mm/hr
Erythrocyte Sedimentation
ESR Female: up to 20 mm/hr Up to 10 mm/hr
Rate "
Pregnant: increased
C-Reactive Protein CRP 6 mg/mL Same as adults
Prepared by: Department of Curriculum & Faculty Development
Curriculum Council Approved: 03/12/15; REV: 06/25/15; 10/01/15; REV: 04/28/17; 07/26/17; 04/30/18; 8/22/19; 10/24/19; 5/4/2020
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