NOVA BIOMEDICAL Stat Profile PRIME - Reference Values

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Appendix A
Appendix A
A.4 Reference Values
Each laboratory should establish and maintain its own
reference values. The values given here should be used
only as a guide.
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Table A.1 Reference Values
1,2,6
Test Value
pH 7.35 - 7.45
PCO
2
35 - 45 mmHg
HCO
3
-
21 - 28 mmol/L
Base Excess (Blood) (-2)-(+3) mmol/L
PO
2
83 - 108 mmHg
SO
2
(arterial whole blood) 95 - 98%
Hematocrit (Hct)
(Male) 39 - 49%
(Female) 35 - 45%
Hemoglobin (Hb)
(Male) 13.2 - 17.3 g/dL
(Female) 11.7 - 15.5 g/dL
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