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Blood Test Normal Ranges Chart for Indian Adults (2024)
One of the most searched questions after getting a blood test is simply: "What is normal?" This page is your reference. It contains normal ranges for all common blood tests ordered in India, with Indian-population context where ranges differ from international standards.
How to use this page: Find the test name, compare your result to the range listed, and use the linked posts for a deeper explanation of what your specific value means.
Important: Reference ranges vary slightly between labs based on their equipment and methodology. Always compare your result to the range printed on your own report - the values here are standard guidelines, not lab-specific cutoffs.
Complete Blood Count (CBC)
| Test | Normal Range | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haemoglobin (men) | 13.0 - 17.0 | g/dL | Low = anaemia |
| Haemoglobin (women) | 12.0 - 15.0 | g/dL | Very common to be low in India |
| Haemoglobin (pregnant) | 11.0 or above | g/dL | WHO threshold |
| RBC Count (men) | 4.5 - 5.9 | million/µL | |
| RBC Count (women) | 4.0 - 5.2 | million/µL | |
| Haematocrit / PCV (men) | 41 - 53% | % | |
| Haematocrit / PCV (women) | 36 - 46% | % | |
| MCV | 80 - 100 | fL | Low = iron/thalassaemia; High = B12/folate |
| MCH | 27 - 33 | pg | |
| MCHC | 31.5 - 36.0 | g/dL | |
| RDW | 11.5 - 14.5 | % | High = mixed deficiency or early deficiency |
| WBC (Total) | 4,000 - 11,000 | /µL | High = infection; Low = dengue/viral |
| Neutrophils | 40 - 70 | % | High = bacterial infection |
| Lymphocytes | 20 - 40 | % | High = viral infection |
| Monocytes | 2 - 8 | % | |
| Eosinophils | 1 - 4 | % | High = allergy/parasites (common in India) |
| Basophils | 0 - 1 | % | |
| Platelets | 1,50,000 - 4,00,000 | /µL | Low = dengue, viral infection, liver disease |
| MPV | 7.5 - 12.0 | fL |
Kidney Function Test (KFT / RFT)
| Test | Normal Range | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum Creatinine (men) | 0.7 - 1.2 | mg/dL | High = kidney stress or dehydration |
| Serum Creatinine (women) | 0.5 - 1.0 | mg/dL | |
| eGFR | Above 90 | mL/min/1.73m² | Below 60 = reduced kidney function |
| Blood Urea | 15 - 45 | mg/dL | |
| BUN | 7 - 20 | mg/dL | High = dehydration or kidney disease |
| Uric Acid (men) | 3.4 - 7.0 | mg/dL | Above 7 = gout risk |
| Uric Acid (women) | 2.4 - 6.0 | mg/dL | |
| Sodium | 136 - 145 | mEq/L | |
| Potassium | 3.5 - 5.0 | mEq/L | Critical for heart rhythm |
| Chloride | 98 - 107 | mEq/L | |
| Bicarbonate | 22 - 29 | mEq/L | |
| Calcium (total) | 8.5 - 10.5 | mg/dL | |
| Phosphorus | 2.5 - 4.5 | mg/dL |
Liver Function Test (LFT)
| Test | Normal Range | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| SGPT / ALT | 7 - 56 | U/L | Most liver-specific enzyme |
| SGOT / AST | 10 - 40 | U/L | Also in heart, muscle |
| Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) | 44 - 147 | U/L | High = bile duct or bone disease |
| GGT (Gamma-GT) | Men: 8-61 / Women: 5-36 | U/L | Sensitive to alcohol |
| Total Bilirubin | 0.3 - 1.2 | mg/dL | High = jaundice or liver disease |
| Direct Bilirubin | 0.0 - 0.3 | mg/dL | |
| Indirect Bilirubin | 0.2 - 0.9 | mg/dL | |
| Albumin | 3.5 - 5.0 | g/dL | Low = poor liver function or malnutrition |
| Total Protein | 6.0 - 8.3 | g/dL | |
| Globulin | 2.0 - 3.5 | g/dL | |
| A:G Ratio | 1.0 - 2.5 | ratio |
Lipid Panel (Fasting)
| Test | Normal / Target | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Cholesterol | Below 200 | mg/dL | |
| LDL Cholesterol | Below 100 (optimal) | mg/dL | Indians: lower target warranted |
| HDL Cholesterol (men) | Above 40 | mg/dL | Above 60 = protective |
| HDL Cholesterol (women) | Above 50 | mg/dL | Very commonly low in Indians |
| Triglycerides | Below 150 | mg/dL | High = driven by refined carbs |
| Non-HDL Cholesterol | Below 130 | mg/dL | Better predictor than LDL alone |
| VLDL | 5 - 40 | mg/dL | Calculated from triglycerides |
Thyroid Function Test (TFT)
| Test | Normal Range | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| TSH | 0.4 - 4.0 | mIU/L | High = hypothyroidism; Low = hyperthyroidism |
| Free T4 (FT4) | 0.8 - 1.8 | ng/dL | Low with high TSH confirms hypothyroidism |
| Free T3 (FT3) | 2.3 - 4.2 | pg/mL | |
| Total T4 | 5.0 - 12.0 | µg/dL | Less used now; free forms preferred |
| Total T3 | 80 - 180 | ng/dL | |
| Anti-TPO Antibodies | Below 34 | IU/mL | High = autoimmune thyroid disease |
| Anti-Tg Antibodies | Below 115 | IU/mL |
Diabetes Panel
| Test | Normal Range | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fasting Blood Glucose | Below 100 | mg/dL | 100-125 = prediabetes; 126+ = diabetes |
| Post-Prandial Glucose (2h) | Below 140 | mg/dL | 140-199 = prediabetes; 200+ = diabetes |
| Random Blood Glucose | Below 140 | mg/dL | 200+ with symptoms = diabetes |
| HbA1c | Below 5.7% | % | 5.7-6.4% = prediabetes; 6.5%+ = diabetes |
| Fasting Insulin | 2 - 20 | µIU/mL | |
| HOMA-IR | Below 2.0 | index | Above 2.5 = insulin resistance |
Iron Studies
| Test | Normal Range | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum Iron (men) | 60 - 170 | µg/dL | Low = iron deficiency |
| Serum Iron (women) | 50 - 170 | µg/dL | |
| Serum Ferritin (men) | 12 - 300 | ng/mL | Below 30 = depleted stores |
| Serum Ferritin (women) | 12 - 150 | ng/mL | Below 12 = deficiency; Below 30 = borderline |
| TIBC | 250 - 370 | µg/dL | High in iron deficiency |
| Transferrin Saturation | 20 - 50% | % | Below 20% = iron deficiency |
Vitamins and Minerals
| Test | Normal Range | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D (25-OH) | 30 - 100 | ng/mL | Below 20 = deficient; 20-30 = insufficient |
| Vitamin B12 | 300 - 900 | pg/mL | Below 200 = deficient; 200-300 = borderline |
| Folate (Serum) | 3.0 - 17.0 | ng/mL | Below 3 = deficient |
| Calcium (Total) | 8.5 - 10.5 | mg/dL | |
| Magnesium | 1.7 - 2.2 | mg/dL | Deficiency very common, often untested |
| Phosphorus | 2.5 - 4.5 | mg/dL |
Inflammatory Markers
| Test | Normal Range | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESR (men) | Up to 15 | mm/hr | High = inflammation; non-specific |
| ESR (women) | Up to 20 | mm/hr | |
| CRP (standard) | Below 5.0 | mg/L | High = active inflammation |
| hs-CRP (high sensitivity) | Below 1.0 (low risk) | mg/L | 1-3 = moderate risk; Above 3 = high CV risk |
Hormones (Common Tests)
| Test | Normal Range | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Testosterone (men, total) | 300 - 1000 | ng/dL | Below 300 = low testosterone |
| Testosterone (women, total) | 15 - 70 | ng/dL | High in PCOS |
| LH (women, follicular phase) | 2.0 - 15.0 | mIU/mL | |
| FSH (women, follicular phase) | 3.0 - 10.0 | mIU/mL | |
| Prolactin (women) | 2.0 - 29.0 | ng/mL | |
| Prolactin (men) | 2.0 - 18.0 | ng/mL | |
| Cortisol (morning, 8 am) | 6.2 - 19.4 | µg/dL | Varies significantly by time of day |
Cardiac Markers
| Test | Normal Range | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troponin I (standard) | Below 0.04 | ng/mL | Elevated = cardiac muscle damage |
| hs-Troponin | Lab-specific | pg/mL | Very sensitive; check lab's own range |
| CK-MB | Below 5.0 | ng/mL | |
| Homocysteine | 5 - 15 | µmol/L | Above 15 = elevated cardiovascular risk |
| Lipoprotein(a) - Lp(a) | Below 30 | mg/dL | India-specific: strong genetic risk marker |
Infection and Immunity Markers
| Test | Normal / Reference | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| HbsAg (Hepatitis B surface antigen) | Non-reactive | - | Reactive = Hepatitis B infection |
| Anti-HCV | Non-reactive | - | Reactive = Hepatitis C exposure |
| Dengue NS1 Antigen | Negative | - | Positive in first 5 days of dengue |
| Dengue IgM | Negative | - | Positive from day 5 onwards |
| Widal Test (Typhoid) | Titre below 1:80 | titre | India: interpret with clinical context |
Urine Tests
| Test | Normal | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| pH | 4.5 - 8.0 | |
| Protein | Negative / trace | Persistent protein = kidney concern |
| Glucose | Negative | Positive = blood sugar > renal threshold |
| Ketones | Negative | Positive = fasting, DKA risk |
| RBC (microscopy) | 0 - 2 per HPF | Above 5 = haematuria |
| WBC (microscopy) | 0 - 5 per HPF | High = urinary tract infection |
| Microalbumin (urine) | Below 30 mg/g | Early marker of kidney damage in diabetes |
A Note on Indian-Specific Differences
Several reference ranges are adjusted for Indian populations:
- LDL cholesterol targets are lower for Indians given higher cardiovascular risk at lower LDL values
- Abdominal obesity cutoffs are lower: 90 cm for men, 80 cm for women (versus 102/88 cm in Western guidelines)
- Vitamin D deficiency is nearly universal in Indians despite sun exposure - many Indian endocrinologists prefer a target of 40+ ng/mL rather than the basic 30 ng/mL cutoff
Must Read
- How to Read Your Blood Test Report: Complete Guide - How to interpret what the numbers on your report mean, read the flags, and decide what needs follow-up
- Annual Health Checkup Guide India - Which of these tests you should have done at each age, and how to prepare
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Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor for medical decisions.
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