Bloodwork and ranges
Thu, Oct 15, 2026 · Week 8 · Principles of Biomedical Technology (Principles of Biomedical Science)
Today's goal: Identify routine blood tests and their normal ranges before the PLTW clinical-data task.
What a finished product looks like
This is a model of the work you should turn in today. Use it to check your own: match the structure and the level of detail, do not copy it. Your data and wording should be your own.
Three blood markers, ranges, and an out-of-range meaning:
- Fasting glucose: normal 70 to 99 mg/dL. Out of range high (above 125 fasting) can indicate diabetes.
- Total cholesterol: desirable below 200 mg/dL. Out of range high can indicate increased cardiovascular risk.
- White blood cell count (part of a CBC): normal about 4,500 to 11,000 cells/uL. Out of range high can indicate an infection.
Each marker has a unit, so a reader knows exactly what the number means.
| Marker | Normal range | Unit | Out-of-range condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fasting glucose | 70 to 99 | mg/dL | Diabetes (if high) |
| Total cholesterol | below 200 | mg/dL | Cardiovascular risk (if high) |
| WBC count | 4,500 to 11,000 | cells/uL | Infection (if high) |
Also due today: Hand in the exit ticket before leaving class.
WebXam problem for today's skill
One exam-style question that uses exactly what you practiced today. Try it before you reveal the answer, then read why each choice is right or wrong.
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