Bloodwork & Tests

• What are the types of sputum studies mentioned?

  C & S, AFB, cytology
• What bloodwork parameters are listed?

  Hemoglobin, Hematocrit, Blood gases
• What is the normal hemoglobin range for males?

  140-180 g/L
• What is the normal hemoglobin range for females?

  120-160 g/L
• What is the normal hematocrit range for males?

  0.42–0.52
• What is the normal hematocrit range for females?

  0.37–0.47
• What are the imaging procedures mentioned in the study material?

  • Bronchoscopy
  • Thoracentesis
• What is the significance of bloodwork in medical tests?

  • Assesses oxygen-carrying capacity (Hemoglobin)
  • Evaluates blood volume and concentration (Hematocrit)
  • Measures gas exchange efficiency (Blood gases)