Medical: Normal Lab Values & Vital Signs
Essential normal ranges for vital signs, blood chemistry, and common lab tests.
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What is the normal range for an adult's resting heart rate?
60 to 100 beats per minute (bpm).
What is the normal range for an adult's respiratory rate at rest?
12 to 20 breaths per minute.
According to the AHA/ACC, what is defined as a normal blood pressure for an adult?
Systolic less than 120 mmHg and diastolic less than 80 mmHg.
What is the normal range for oral temperature in a healthy adult?
36.5°C to 37.2°C (97.7°F to 99°F).
What is the normal range for oxygen saturation (SpO2) in a healthy adult?
95% to 100%.
What is the normal range for a total White Blood Cell (WBC) count?
4,500 to 11,000 cells/mcL (or 4.5 to 11.0 x 10^9/L).
What is the normal Hemoglobin (Hgb) range for an adult male?
13.5 to 17.5 g/dL.
What is the normal range for a Platelet count in an adult?
150,000 to 450,000/mcL.
What is the normal Hematocrit (Hct) range for an adult female?
36% to 46%.
What is the normal serum Sodium (Na+) level?
135 to 145 mEq/L.
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