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Normal Investigations Reference Values

The document provides reference values for various laboratory and clinical investigations, including blood tests and biochemical markers, for adult males and females. It lists normal ranges for tests such as Hemoglobin, White Blood Cell Count, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone, and cholesterol levels, citing sources like WHO, CDC, ADA, AHA, and ATA. These values may vary slightly by laboratory, method, and population.

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Normal Investigations Reference Values

The document provides reference values for various laboratory and clinical investigations, including blood tests and biochemical markers, for adult males and females. It lists normal ranges for tests such as Hemoglobin, White Blood Cell Count, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone, and cholesterol levels, citing sources like WHO, CDC, ADA, AHA, and ATA. These values may vary slightly by laboratory, method, and population.

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Normal Laboratory and Clinical Investigation Reference Values

These ranges represent typical adult values; they may vary slightly by laboratory, method, and
population.

Test / Investigation Normal Range Reference Source


Hemoglobin (Hb) Male: 13.5 17.5 g/dL; Female: 12 16 g/dL WHO, Clinical Lab Standards
White Blood Cell Count (WBC) 4,000 11,000 /µL Lab ref / WHO
Platelet Count 150,000 450,000 /µL Lab ref / WHO
Hematocrit (Hct) Male: 41 53%; Female: 36 46% Lab ref / WHO
Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) 80 100 fL Standard hematology
Serum Creatinine Male: 0.7 1.3 mg/dL; Female: 0.6 1.1 mg/dL Clinical chemistry ref
Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) 7 20 mg/dL Clinical chemistry ref
Estimated GFR (eGFR) 90 mL/min/1.73m² (normal) KDIGO 2022
Sodium (Na ) 135 145 mmol/L Standard lab range
Potassium (K ) 3.5 5.0 mmol/L Standard lab range
Chloride (Cl ) 98 106 mmol/L Standard lab range
Bicarbonate (HCO ) 22 28 mmol/L Arterial blood gas ref
Calcium (Ca² , total) 8.5 10.5 mg/dL Clinical chemistry ref
AST (SGOT) 40 U/L Hepatic function ref
ALT (SGPT) 40 U/L Hepatic function ref
Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) 44 147 U/L Lab ref
Total Bilirubin 0.1 1.2 mg/dL Lab ref
Albumin 3.5 5.0 g/dL Lab ref

Compiled from WHO, CDC, ADA, AHA, and ATA guidelines (2023 2025).
Normal Laboratory and Clinical Investigation Reference Values
These ranges represent typical adult values; they may vary slightly by laboratory, method, and
population.

Test / Investigation Normal Range Reference Source


Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) 0.4 4.0 mIU/L American Thyroid Association
Free T4 (Thyroxine) 0.8 1.8 ng/dL ATA reference
Free T3 (Triiodothyronine) 2.3 4.2 pg/mL ATA reference
Fasting Glucose 70 99 mg/dL ADA 2024
HbA1c < 5.7% (normal); 5.7 6.4% (prediabetes); 6.5% (diabetes) ADA 2024
Total Cholesterol < 200 mg/dL AHA 2023
LDL Cholesterol < 100 mg/dL (optimal) AHA 2023
HDL Cholesterol Male: > 40 mg/dL; Female: > 50 mg/dL AHA 2023
Triglycerides < 150 mg/dL AHA 2023
Serum Uric Acid Male: 3.4 7.0 mg/dL; Female: 2.4 6.0 mg/dL Clinical chemistry
C Reactive Protein (CRP) < 3 mg/L (low risk for inflammation) Lab ref / CDC

Compiled from WHO, CDC, ADA, AHA, and ATA guidelines (2023 2025).

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