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LaboratoryDiagnostic
Review of Nursing101
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Hct % (male and female) | male- 40-54%female- 36-46% |
| Hgb (male and female) | male - 13.5 - 17 g/dlfemale - 12-15 g/dl |
| WBC | 4500-10,000 cells per cubic millimeter |
| WBC differential - Neutrophils | 50-70% : FIRST RESPONDERS / Most numerous. Two types - segmented (segs) and Bands (stabs) |
| WBC differential - Eosinophils | 1-3% : allergic reaction |
| WBC differential - Basophils | 0.4 - 1.0% : Fewest, increase during healing, decrease with steroid |
| WBC differential - Monocytes | 4-6% : "eaters", second line of defense |
| WBC differential - Lymphocytes | 25-35% : increased in viral infections, major role in immune response |