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Commonly used Medical Tests and their Normal Values

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CBC (Complete Blood Test) :-

FieldDefinationNormal Value
Hb (Hemoglobin)Protein present inside blood which holds oxygen and carbon dioxideMen: 14- 17 gm/dl Women: 12-15 gm/dl
TLC (Total Leukocyte Count)Cells of Immune system helps us protect from infection 4000-11000 cells/mcL
RBC (Red Blood Count)Cells present inside Blood containing HbMen: 4.5-5.5 Lakh Female: 4-5 Lakh
Hct (hematocrit)It is the volume % percentage of red blood cell.41% in Male & 31% in Women
MCV (Mean corpuscular
volume)
This is the average size of your red
blood cells.
MCV score: 80 to 95.
PlateletsThrombocytes are components of blood whose function is to stop bleeding by clumping and clotting blood vessel140,000 to 450,000 cells/mcL
ESR (Erythrocyte sedimentation Rate Helps to determine if you have a condition that causes inflammation. If your ESR is high, it may be related to an inflammatory conditionMale: 1-10 mm Female: 5-15 mm
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Liver Function Tests (LFT) :-

FieldDefinationNormal Value
Bilirubin TotalBilirubin is a reddish yellow pigment made during the normal breakdown of red blood cells.0-1 mg/dl
Conjugated
(D.Bilirubin)
Direct bilirubin is the more soluble, less toxic and conjugated with glucuronic acid.0-0.35 mg/dl
Unconjugated
(I.D. Bilirubin)
Bilirubin that is bound to a certain protein (albumin) in the blood0.2-0.65 mg/dl
SGOT (AST)Serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase, an enzyme that is normally present in liver and heart cells. 10-40 iu/l
SGPT (ALT)Serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase, an enzyme that is normally present in liver and heart cells10-40 iu/l
Alkaline
Phosphatase
Alkaline phosphatase is an enzyme found throughout the body. However, it tends to be most concentrated in the liver, the bile ducts, bones and placenta40-112 u/l
Total Proteinis a biochemical test for measuring the total amount of
protein in serum. Protein in the serum is made up of albumin and globulin.
6-8.5 gm/l
Albuminis produced in the liver and forms a large proportion of all plasma protein.3.5-5 gm/l
GlobulinIs a group of proteins in blood, they play an important role in liver function, blood clotting, and fighting infection.2- 3.5 gm/l

KFT ( Kidney Function Test ) :-

FieldDefinationNormal Value
Blood ureaUrea is the terminal product of protein metabolism, and 1g of protein can produce about 0.3g of urea10-50 mg/dl
Serum CreatinineCreatinine is a chemical waste product in the blood that passes through the kidneys to be
filtered and eliminated in urine.
0.6–1.1 mg/dl In Women &
0.7–1.3 mg/dl In Men
Serum Uric AcidUric acid is a product of the metabolic
breakdown of purinenucleotide, and it is a normal
component of urine.
2.4-6.0 mg/dl (female) and
3.4-7.0 mg/dl (male)
Serum SodiumSodium is key to controlling the amount of fluid in your body. body needs it for brain and muscles to work the right way.135-145 mmol/L.
Serum PotassiumA potassium test is used to measure the amount of potassium in your blood. Potassium is an electrolyte that’s essential for proper muscle and
nerve function
Adults: 3.5-5.1 mEq/L or
mmol/L
Children: 3.4-4.7 mEq/L or
mmol/L (age dependent)
ChlorideChloride is an electrolyte that helps keep a proper fluid and acid base balance in body.98-106 mmol/L
Total ProteinAlbumin and globulin are two types of protein in your body. The total protein test measures the
total amount albumin and globulin in your body
6 -8.3 grams per deciliter
(g/dL).
Lipid Profile :-
FieldDefinationNormal Value
Total CholesterolThis is the total amount of cholesterol in your blood<200 mg/dL
TriglyceridesAnother type of fat that causes hardening of the arteries10 to 150 mg/dL
HDL Cholesterol
High- density
lipoprotein
This is referred to as “good” cholesterol
because it helps remove LDL cholesterol
from your blood.
40 to 60 mg/dL
LDL
Cholesterol
Low-density
lipoprotein
This is referred to as “bad” cholesterol.
Too much of it raises your risk of heart
attack,stroke, and atherosclerosis.
70 to 130 mg/dL
VLDL-:
Very Low-Density
Lipoprotein
VLDL cholesterol is a type of blood fat.
It’s considered one of the “bad” forms of cholesterol, along with LDL cholesterol
and triglycerides.
less than or equal to 2 to 30
mg/dL (0.1 to 1.7 mmol/l).
Blood Sugar Test :-
FieldDefinationNormal Value
RandomA random blood sugar test checks
your blood glucose at a random time
of day.
79–160 mg/dl
Fastingmeans
refraining from eating of drinking any
liquids other than water for eight
hours. It is used as a test for diabetes
90 to 110mg/dL
2 hour post-
prandial
postprandial blood glucose test
measures blood glucose exactly 2
hours after eating a meal,timed from
the start of the meal
Below 140 mg/dl
Glucose
tolerance test
glucose tolerance test measures
how well your body’s cells are able to absorb glucose(75 gm), or sugar, after
you ingest a given amount of sugar.
Fasting 60-100 mg/dl, 1 hour <200 mg/dl, 2 hour <140 mg/dl
HbA1c Blood Test :-

HbA1c is a marker that can determine your average blood sugar (glucose) levels over the previous 3-months.

ScoreMeansInterpretation
4.5-6.4Excellentnormal to pre daibetics
6.5-7.0GoodDaibetics
7.1-8.0Acceptable
>8.0Poor
Urine Test :-
Field Reference Range
ColorYellowcloudy, dark, or blood-coloured.
AppearanceClearCloudy urine may be caused by crystals, deposits, white cells, red cells, epithelial cells or fat globules.
Specific gravity (g/ml) 1.005-1.030 Increases in specific gravity – dehydration, diarrhea, emesis, excessive sweating, urinary tract/bladder infection, glucosuria , renal artery stenosis
pH5.0-8.0A high (alkaline) pH can be caused by severe vomiting, a
kidney disease, some urinary tract infections and asthma.
Protein (mg/dl)NegativeProtein may be present in the urine because of acute
inflammation or kidney stone disease, or as a sign of kidney damage.
Glucose (mg/dl)Negativewhen blood sugar levels rise well above a target range-which can occur in type 1 and type 2 diabetes-the kidneys often release some of the excess sugar from the blood into the urine.
Ketones (mg/dl)NegativeHigh ketone levels in urine may indicate diabetic
ketoacidosis (DKA), a complication of diabetes that can
BilirubinNegativeIn certain liver diseases, such as biliary obstruction or hepatitis, excess bilirubin can build up in the blood and is eliminated in urine.
BloodNegativePainful blood in the urine can be caused by a number of disorders, including infections and stones in the urinary tract. Painless blood in the urine can also be due to many
causes, including cancer.
NitriteNegativeThis test is commonly used in diagnosing urinary tract infections (UTI). A positive nitrite test indicates that the cause of the UTI is a gram negative organism, most commonly
Escherichia coli.
Urobilinogen0.2-1.0Too much urobilinogen in urine can indicate a liver disease such as hepatitis or cirrhosis.
Leukocyte
esterase
NegativeLeukocyte esterase is a screening test used to detect a
substance that suggests there are white blood cells in
the urine. This may mean you have a urinary tract infection.
WBC/HPF (WBCs
per high power
field, HPF).
0-4This test is usually ordered to determine is someone has a urinary tract infection. … If both WBC and leukoesterase are
elevated, it more strongly suggests a UTI.
Squamous
epithelium
0-4The presence of squamous epithelial cells may indicate
contamination of the urine specimen
Cardic Blood Tests :-
TestDefinationNormal value
Creatine
phosphokinase-MB (CPK-MB)
CPK-MB test is a cardiac marker used to assist diagnoses of an acute myocardial
infarction
5 to 25 IU/L
TroponinA troponin test measures the levels troponin T or troponin I proteins in the
blood. These proteins are released when the heart muscle has been damaged, such as occurs with a heart attack.
less than
0.01 ng/mL
C-Reactive Protein and Heart Disease
Risk
CRP seems to predict the chance of having cardiovascular problems at least
as well as cholesterol levels.
<1mg = less risk, 1.0-2.9mg = intermediate, >2.9 = higher
TFT ( THYROID FUNCTION TEST ) :-
HormonesDefinationNormal Value
TRIIODOTHYRONINE
(T3)
Abnormally high levels most
commonly indicate a condition called Grave’s disease. This is autoimmune disorder associated
with hyperthyroidism.
75-200 ng/dL
THYROXINE (T4)A high level of T4 indicates an overactive thyroid
(hyperthyroidism). Symptoms include anxiety, unplanned weight loss, tremors, and diarrhea
4.5 -11.5 ug/dL
THYROID-
STIMULATING
HORMONE (TSH)
is a pituitary hormone that
stimulates the thyroid gland to
produce (T4), and then (T3) which
stimulates the metabolism of
almost every tissue in the body
0.3 – 5.0 U/mL
Blood Tests for Women :-
HormonesNormal value
FSH Follicle-stimulating
hormone
helps control a woman’s menstrual cycle and the production of eggs.5-20 IU/L (THIRD DAY OF MENSTRUAL PERIOD)
LH (Luteinizing
Hormone Level)
In women, luteinizing
hormone (LH) is linked to ovarian hormone
production and egg
maturation
luteinizing
hormone (LH) is linked to ovarian hormone
production and egg
maturation.
Prolactinprolactin test is done to find out why they are not
menstruating,or why they are having infertility
problems or abnormal
nipple discharge
Non pregnant females: 2 to
29 ng /mL.
Pregnant females: 10 to 209 ng/mL
Ovarian Reserve
(AMH) Test
Anti-Mullerian
Hormone
The level of AMH in a woman’s blood is generally a good indicator of her ovarian reserve.4.0 ng/ml high, 1.5-4.0 ng/ml normal,1.0-1.5 ng/ml. Low normal, 0.5-1.0 ng/ml low

Bone examination Tests :-

TestNormal Value
Vitamin B12 also called cobalamin, is a water-soluble vitamin that has a key role in the normal functioning of the brain and nervous system via the synthesis of myelin (myelinogenesis), and the
formation of red blood cells.
Vitamin Dnutrient essential for proper growth and formation of teeth and bones. vitamin D test measures the level of 25-
hydroxyvitamin D and /or 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D
in the blood to detect a deficiency or excess.
Serum Calcium Calcium helps build strong bones and teeth.
It is important for heart function, and helps with
muscle contraction, nerve signaling, and blood clotting
8.5-10.2 mg/dL
Bone density testonly test that can
diagnose osteoporosis before a broken bone
occurs. This test helps to estimate the density of
your bones and your chance of breaking a bone
T-score -1.0 or above is normal bone density. A
T-score of -2.5 or below is a diagnosis
of osteoporosis.

Semen Analysis :-

FieldNormal Value
VolumeThe average volume of semen produced at Ejaculation.1.5-5 ml
Sperm count50-150 million
MotilityHow many moving sperm are present. Low
motility can also indicate hormonal
problems or a varicocele.
50-60%
Morphology% of normally shaped sperm cells>50%
LiquefactionWhile semen is initially thick, its ability to
liquefy, or turn to a watery consistency,
helps sperm to move. If semen does not liquefy in 15 to 30 minutes, fertility could be affected
15-30 minutes
pHpH level higher than 8.0 could indicate the
donor has an infection
7.2-7.8

BLOOD TEST FOR ARTHRITIS :-

TestNormal Values
Rheumatoid factor (RF)RF are proteins produced by your immune system that can attack
healthy tissue in your body.
Less than 15 IU/mL
Antinuclear antibody (ANA)detects antinuclear antibodies
(ANA) in your blood. Your immune system normally makes antibodies to help you fight infection
+ve or -ve
Anti-cyclic citrullinated
peptide (anti-CCP)
Anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide
(anti-CCP) is an antibody present in
most rheumatoid arthritis patients.
Less than 20 u/ml
HLA-B27Human leukocyte antigen B27 is a major histocompatibility complex
class 1 molecule that is strongly
associated with the disease
ankylosing spondylitis.
+ve or -ve
C-reactive proteinThis test measures body-wide inflammation. It measures a
substance produced by the liver that increases in the presence of inflammation
Below 3.0 mg/dL

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