Notations and Normative Values in Human Lab Values

Previously, I had posted on my thoughts on lab values and its integration in clinical PT practice. There are subtle issues within this. In non-electronic formats, i.e. paper charts, labs are commonly denoted in shorthand that the residents are trained to use and read, as second nature. Unfortunately most PT students and even mature clinicians do not find it easy to read notations, less interpret it. While there is a plethora of web references in lab values, there is surprisingly, a lack of easily found reference to notation style, even on a Google search. The purpose of this post is therefore to provide a handy reference to lab value notations and normative values of common work up.



Common Lab Tests Reference Range for Adults -

1. http://web.missouri.edu/~proste/lab/

2. http://www.bloodbook.com/ranges.html#BLOOD

Here is to more astute PT practice....

Cheers,

Acute PT