COMPLETE BLOOD COUNT WITH DIFFERENTIAL

Laboratory test Normal values Patient's Significance/Nursing

(parameters) findings interventions
White blood cells 4,500- 10,000 K/uL 8, 500 Within Normal Range
Neutrophils 54- 62% 57 Within Normal Range
Band forms 3–5 8 Significance
 Band forms are an
immature form of
neutrophils, which are
the most commonly
produced white blood
cell. They are essential
for fighting disease.
That's why your body
produces them in excess
during an
infection.Laboratoey
values for high band
forms indicate Infection

Nursing interventions

 Monitor temperature.
 Review the importance
of breathing exercises,
effective cough,
frequent position
changes, and adequate
fluid intake.
 Limit visitors; provide
masks as indicated
 Encourage a balance
between activity and
rest.
 Administer
antimicrobials as
indicated.

Basophils 0 – 1% 0.75 Within Normal Range

Eosinophils 0 – 3% 2 Within Normal Range
Lymphocytes 24- 44% 32 Within Normal Range
Monocytes 3 – 6% 4 Within Normal Range
Hemoglobin 13.5-16.5 g/dL 13.0 Significance
 A hemoglobin t is often
 used to check for
anemia, a condition in
which your body has
fewer red blood cells
than normal. If you have
anemia, your cells don't
get all the oxygen they
need. Laboratory results
for low hemoglobin
levels indicate Anemia.

Nursing interventions

 Monitor hemoglobin,
hematocrit, RBC counts,
and reticulocyte counts.
 Assist the client in
developing a schedule
for daily activity and
rest. Stress the
importance of frequent
rest periods.
 Instruct the client about
medications that may
stimulate RBC
production in the bone
marrow.
 Provide supplemental
oxygen therapy as
needed.
 Anticipate the need for
the transfusion of
packed RBCs.

Hematocrit 41-50% 39.2 Significance

 A hematocrit test
measures the
proportion of red blood
cells in your blood. Red
blood cells carry oxygen
throughout your body.
Having too few or too
many red blood cells can
be a sign of certain
diseases. Laboratory
results for low
hematocrit levels levels
may indicate Anemia.
 Nursing interventions

 Monitor hemoglobin,
hematocrit, RBC counts,
and reticulocyte counts.
 Assist the client in
developing a schedule
for daily activity and
rest. Stress the
importance of frequent
rest periods.
 Instruct the client about
medications that may
stimulate RBC
production in the bone
marrow.
 Provide supplemental
oxygen therapy as
needed.
 Anticipate the need for
the transfusion of
packed RBCs.

Red blood cell 4.5-5.5 M/ul 4.8 Within Normal Range

RBC Distribute Width <14.5% 10.0 Within Normal Range
MCV 80-100 fL 90 Within Normal Range
MCH 26-34 pg 32 Within Normal Range
MCHC 31- 37 g/dL 33 Within Normal Range
Platelet 100,000-450,000 K/uL 200,000 Within Normal Range

BASIC METABOLIC PANEL

Laboratory test Normal values Patient's findings Significance/Nursing
(parameters) interventions
Sodium 135-147 mmol/L 136 Within Normal Range
Potassium 3.5-5.2 mmol/L 3.5 Within Normal Range
Chloride 95-107 mmol/L 100 Within Normal Range
CO2 22-30 mmol/L 28 Within Normal Range
Urea Nitrogen 7-20 mg/dL 20 Within Normal Range
Creatinine 0.5-1.2 mg/dL 1.2 Within Normal Range
Glucose 60-110 mg-dL 100 Within Normal Range