Tables of Normal Values
Tables of Normal Values
(As of January 2013)
Note:
Values and units of measurement listed in these tables are derived from several resources. Substantial variation exists in the ranges quoted as “normal” and may vary depending on the assay used by different laboratories. Therefore, these tables should be considered as directional only. Some values (e.g. hormones) vary by gender, age, time of day and condition (e.g. pregnancy) so a text on endocrinology should be consulted for complete data. Where possible, Canadian sources are used, Globalrph.com was used to provide non SI unit conversions.
CCS = Canadian Cardiovascular Society
CHEP = Canadian Hypertension Education Program
MCC = Medical Council of Canada
Table 1: Vital Signs and Body Mass Index
Parameter
Normal Values
Blood Pressure (Systolic / Diastolic)
CHEP 2012
At physicians office (average 5 measurements)
< 140 / 90 mmHg
Ambulatory BP monitor
With diabetes
< 135 / 85
< 130 / 80
Heart Rate (HR) or Pulse
Bradycardia
Normal
< 60 beats per minute
60 – 80
Tachycardia
> 100
Respiration Rate (RR)
Bradypnea
< 12 breaths per minute
Normal (eupnea)
Tachypnea
12 – 18
> 18
Body Temperature
Fever
Normal
> 37.5 ° C
36.5 – 37.5 ° C (approximate)
Hypothermia
< 35.0 ° C
Body Mass Index (BMI)
Underweight
2
Normal (Health Canada 2012)
< 18.5 kg/m
18.5 – 24.9 Caucasian
Overweight
25.0 – 29.9
Obesity class I
30.0 – 34.9
Obesity class II
35.0 – 39.9
Obesity class III (extreme, morbid)
≥ 40.0
Table 2: Common Blood Chemistries
Parameter
Albumin (MCC 2012)
SI Units (Canada) Traditional Units (USA)
35 – 50 g/L
3.5 – 5.0 g/dL
3 – 36 U/L
3 – 36 U/L
(ALP serum) (MCC 2012)
35 – 100 U/L
35 – 100 U/L
Ammonia – NH3
12 – 41 μmol/L
20 – 70 μg/dL
Amylase (serum)
(MCC 2012)
< 160 U/L
< 160 U/L
Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) (MCC 2012) 0 – 35 U/L
0 - 35 U/L
Alanine
(As of January 2013)
Note:
Values and units of measurement listed in these tables are derived from several resources. Substantial variation exists in the ranges quoted as “normal” and may vary depending on the assay used by different laboratories. Therefore, these tables should be considered as directional only. Some values (e.g. hormones) vary by gender, age, time of day and condition (e.g. pregnancy) so a text on endocrinology should be consulted for complete data. Where possible, Canadian sources are used, Globalrph.com was used to provide non SI unit conversions.
CCS = Canadian Cardiovascular Society
CHEP = Canadian Hypertension Education Program
MCC = Medical Council of Canada
Table 1: Vital Signs and Body Mass Index
Parameter
Normal Values
Blood Pressure (Systolic / Diastolic)
CHEP 2012
At physicians office (average 5 measurements)
< 140 / 90 mmHg
Ambulatory BP monitor
With diabetes
< 135 / 85
< 130 / 80
Heart Rate (HR) or Pulse
Bradycardia
Normal
< 60 beats per minute
60 – 80
Tachycardia
> 100
Respiration Rate (RR)
Bradypnea
< 12 breaths per minute
Normal (eupnea)
Tachypnea
12 – 18
> 18
Body Temperature
Fever
Normal
> 37.5 ° C
36.5 – 37.5 ° C (approximate)
Hypothermia
< 35.0 ° C
Body Mass Index (BMI)
Underweight
2
Normal (Health Canada 2012)
< 18.5 kg/m
18.5 – 24.9 Caucasian
Overweight
25.0 – 29.9
Obesity class I
30.0 – 34.9
Obesity class II
35.0 – 39.9
Obesity class III (extreme, morbid)
≥ 40.0
Table 2: Common Blood Chemistries
Parameter
Albumin (MCC 2012)
SI Units (Canada) Traditional Units (USA)
35 – 50 g/L
3.5 – 5.0 g/dL
3 – 36 U/L
3 – 36 U/L
(ALP serum) (MCC 2012)
35 – 100 U/L
35 – 100 U/L
Ammonia – NH3
12 – 41 μmol/L
20 – 70 μg/dL
Amylase (serum)
(MCC 2012)
< 160 U/L
< 160 U/L
Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) (MCC 2012) 0 – 35 U/L
0 - 35 U/L
Alanine