Abnormal labs Identify the abnormal lab values and explain the meaning of each. White blood cell count: 6,000/mm 3 (normal: 5,000-10,000/mm 3 for…

Question Answered step-by-step ·    SLE: Abnormal labs   Identify the abnormal lab values and explain the meaning of each.    ·         White blood cell count: 6,000/mm3 (normal: 5,000-10,000/mm3 for women)·         Platelets: 138,000/mm3 (normal: 150,000-400,000/mm3)  ANA: 1:640 (normal: No ANA detected in a titer with a dilution 1:32)·        Anti-DNA antibody test: Elevated (normal: low or none)·        Complement assay: Decreased C3 level at 43 mg/dL (normal: 55-120 mg/dL) and decreased C4 level at 14 mg/dL (normal: 20-50 mg/dL)·        Red blood cell count: 3.8 million/mm3 (normal: 4.2-5.4 million/mm3 for women)·        Hemoglobin: 10.5 g/dL (normal: 12-16 g/dL for women)·        Hematocrit: 35% (normal: 37% to 47% for women) Health Science Science Nursing NURS 101 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)