Labs: Na-146 WBC-14.3 CL-104 Hgb-14 BUN-28 Hct-39 Cr-1.3 Plt-312 K-5.1 Glu-212 C
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Labs: Na-146 WBC-14.3
CL-104 Hgb-14
BUN-28 Hct-39
Cr-1.3 Plt-312
K-5.1 Glu-212
CO2-21
Urinalysis: Color-yellow
Appearance-hazy
PH-6.8
Protein-2+
Glucose-positive
Ketones-large amount
Bilirubin-positive
WBC-large amount
RBC-large amount
Questions:
1. What are normal lab values of labs listed? What does M.K.’s lab show?
Explanation / Answer
Normal lab values:
Na: 148
WBC: 3.8 - 11.0
Cl: 112
HGB: 14 - 18
BUN: 23
Hct: 39-54
Cr: 0.4-1.0
K: 3.5-5.5
Glu: 99
CO2: 21-34
Urine analysis:
Color : straw
pH- 4.6-8.0
Protein 1
Glucose- absent
Ketones, bilirubin, WBC, rbc - nil
The difference between the normal values and the values of this lab is the presence of rbc, ketones ,WBC, and glucose in the urine. Presence of ketones and glucose in urine indicates that the person has type 1 diabetes mellitus. Presence of rbc and wbc in urine indicates that the person has urinary tract infection.
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