Normal CLL Lab Values
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Understanding how to interpret your blood tests will empower you to ask appropriate questions and get the follow-up needed to ensure your best CLL care.
Normal values will vary from lab to lab.
Complete Blood Count (CBC)
| Test Acronym |
Meaning |
Normal Range Values (Male) |
Normal Range Values (Female) |
| WBC | Number of white blood cells | 3.5-10.5 x 109/L | 3.5-10.5 x 109/L |
| RBC | Number of red blood cells | 4.7 to 6.1 million cells/mcL | 4.2 to 5.4 million cells/mcL |
| HGB | Hemoglobin level | 13.8-17.2 g/dL | 12.1-15.1 g/dL |
| HCT | Hematocrit | 40.7-50.3% | 36.1-44.3% |
| MCV | Mean corpuscular volume | 80-100 fL | 80-100 fL |
| MCH | Mean corpuscular hemoglobin | 27-31 pg | 27-31 pg |
| MCHC | Mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration | 32-36 g/dL | 32-36 g/dL |
| RDW | Red cell distribution width | 11.8-15.6% | 11.9-15.5% |
| PLT | Number of platelets | 150-450 x 109/L | 150-450 x 109/L |
White Blood Cell Differential (Diff)
| Test |
Meaning |
Normal Range Values |
| Neuts.% | Percentage of Neutrophils | 40% to 60% |
| Lymphs.% | Percentage of Lymphocytes | 20% to 40% |
| Monos.% | Percentage of Monocytes | 2% to 8% |
| Eos.% | Percentage of Eosinophils | 1% to 4% |
| Baso.% | Percentage of Basophils | 0.5% to 1% |
| Neuts.# (ANC) | Absolute Neutrophil Count | 1.70-7.00 x 109/L |
| Lymphs.# (ALC) | Absolute Lymphocyte Count | 1.00-4.80 x 109/L |
| Monos.# | Number of Monocytes | 0.30-0.90 x 109/L |
| Eos.# | Number of Eosinophils | 0.05-0.50 x 109/L |
| Baso.# | Number of Basophils | 0.00-0.30 x 109/L |
Chemistry and Serum
| Test |
Normal Range Values |
| Sodium (Na) | 135-147 mEq/L |
| Potassium (K) | 3.5-5.5 mEq/L |
| Chloride (Cl) | 98-106 mEq/L |
| Magnesium (Mg) | 1.5-3.0 mEq/L |
| Bicarbonate (CO2) | 23-29 mEq/L |
| Calcium (Ca) | 8.5 to 10.2 mg/dL |
| SGPT or ALT | 10 to 40 IU/L |
| LDH | 105 – 333 IU/L |
| Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) | 44 to 147 IU/L |
| Bilirubin | <1.0 mg/dL total or 0.4 mg/dL direct |
| Creatinine (Cr) | 0.6 – 1.3 mg/dL |
| Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) | 6 – 20 mg/dL. |
| Albumin | 3.5-5.5 g/dL |
| Globulin | 1.5-3.5 g/dL |
| Total Protein | 6.3-8.0 g/dL |
| Glucose | 80-120 mg/dL |
| Beta-2 Microglobulin (B2M) | 1.21-2.70 mcg/mL |
| ImmunoglobuIin A (IgA) | 61-356 mg/dL |
| ImmunoglobuIin G (IgG) | 767-1,590 mg/dL |
| ImmunoglobuIin M (IgM) | 37-286 mg/dL |
