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Utah Flu Report

November 25th, 2006




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Data on vitamin D2 and D3

Deficiencies in vitamin D show a relationship to various types of chronic diseases. Researchers at Johns Hopkins have reported that there is conclusive evidence in men deficient in vitamin D, are also low in the hormone estrogen. In turn, creates the risk of hardening and narrowing arteries and weakened bones. It is now known that vitamin is essential to keep the body healthy. Can be obtained with vitamin supplements, foods fortified with D ( example, fatty fish like salmon, cod, sardines) and exposure to sunlight. Researchers at the Heart Institute at Intermountain Medical Center Salt Lake City have found a new study that vitamin D contributes to a strong and healthy heart. Low levels of vitamin may play a role which is significant increased risk of a person to heart disease and stroke. Vitamin D3 can even help prevent the flu! Now, research can honestly say that vitamin D is involved in many aspects of maintaining good health. It is responsible for the regulation of calcium that strengthens bones to regulation blood pressure, inflammation and glucose that is related to heart disease. An interesting study was conducted in Utah, where there is limited use of snuff and alcohol, focusing on the study on the effects of vitamin D with respect to the cardiovascular system. The results showed that even with a moderate deficit levels of vitamin D, there was still the risk of developing coronary artery disease and heart failure. All this can be treated with Vitamin D, which could have a significant impact on the health of all Americans. If you are unsure about your level of vitamin D may be better to have a lab test performed. The correct test is 25 (OH) D, also known as 25-hydroxyvitamin D. It is important to note that you want to be more "normal" with his health with the key word is "optimal" health! An optimal reading Vitamin D would be 50 to 65 (ng / ml). Less than 50 means you are deficient. To go one step further, it is important to understand differences between vitamin D2 and vitamin D3 as follows: * Vitamin D2 is the form of D found in foods such as fortified milk, juice or cereal. D2 (ergocalciferol) is found in some plants / mushrooms. There is only a slight difference in structure between the two. But that small difference can have a significant impact one of biological functioning. There has been much discussion and research and the final analysis it seems that D3 is much more powerful and safer than D2. * Vitamin D3 is produced in the skin when exposed to sunlight or light (UV / UVB). Develop, vitamin D3 occurs when the 7-dehydrocholesterol reacts with UVB ultraviolet light lengths wavelengths between 270-300 nm. These wavelengths are present in sunlight when the UV index is greater than 3. This type of sunlight occurs daily in the tropics during the spring and summer, and rarely in the arctic circle. Research seems to show that 20 minutes of sun exposure at least twice a week to the face, arms, hands and back (without sunscreen) can provide adequate amounts of vitamin D3. However, keep in mind that depending on the season, geographic location, time of day, cloud cover, the color of the skin, and sunscreen affect UV-absorption and synthesis of vitamin D. If you live in Boston, the exhibition the sun between November and February is insufficient to produce enough synthesis in the skin. All research has been done simply reinforces the message of how important is to take vitamin supplements (especially D). The health benefits are too large to maintain healthy bones for a healthy heart. If every man and woman is responsible their own health and make sure you have adequate amounts of vitamin D3, along with other supplements, this will help reduce healthcare costs and everyone can play an active part in "preventive care" for the country. About the Author

Howard has a keen interest in alternative and integrative health methods. His research has revealed that a person’s eating habits and lifestyle can have a dramatic affect on their health. Howard has extensive background in video production and has conducted numerous video interviews with professionals in the alternative health field.

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Sodium Fluoride Poisoning Symptoms

November 25th, 2006




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The New Flu Virus

November 25th, 2006




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A person exposed to a new flu virus would not feel better for a week or two why?


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Avian and human flu viruses combining. Computer artwork of different strains (shown bydifferent colours) of influenza virus leaving acell. Viruses infect a host cell and use itsmachinery to replicate their genome. If twodifferent strains of virus infect the cell at thesame time, the two genomes may be mixed andrepackaged to create new strains. If an avian(bird) virus and a human virus are mixed in…


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Influenza vaccine in a pre-filled syringe.This brand, the Inactivated Influenza Vaccine(Split Virion) BP, is one of the recommendedvaccines for the northern hemisphere in the 2005/6flu season. It contains inactivated virions (virusparticles) of three strains of the influenza (flu)virus. When injected, the vaccine stimulates thebodys immune system to produce antibodies, butwithout causing an infect…


Flu vaccines Photo Mugs


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Influenza vaccines in pre-filled syringes.This brand, the Inactivated Influenza Vaccine(Split Virion) BP, is one of the recommendedvaccines for the northern hemisphere in the 2005/6flu season. It contains inactivated virions (virusparticles) of three strains of the influenza (flu)virus. When injected, the vaccine stimulates thebodys immune system to produce antibodies, butwithout causing an infect…


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The History Channel Presents: Toxic Agents, Viruses, Chemical & Biological Warfare (2-DVD Set, 8-Documentaries, 2008): On The Trail of A Killer Virus / Smallpox: Deadly Again? / Outbreak! New Plagues / Doomsday Flu / SARS And The New Plagues / Clouds of Death / Insidious Killers / Chemical & Biological Weapons A&E (Total 6 hrs 40 min)


The History Channel Presents: Toxic Agents, Viruses, Chemical & Biological Warfare (2-DVD Set, 8-Documentaries, 2008): On The Trail of A Killer Virus / Smallpox: Deadly Again? / Outbreak! New Plagues / Doomsday Flu / SARS And The New Plagues / Clouds of Death / Insidious Killers / Chemical & Biological Weapons A&E (Total 6 hrs 40 min)


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Viruses, bacterial diseases, biological and chemical warfare are thoroughly explored. Discover the long history of each and find out what new outbreaks are on the horizon. What are we doing to fight them? · A real-life Andromeda Strain! · 8 complete programs from the authoritative History Channel on a 2 disc set · Set exposes the myths surrounding chemical and biological warfare while alerting …

The History Channel Presents: Toxic Agents, Viruses, Chemical & Biological Warfare (2-DVD Set, 8-Documentaries, 2008): On The Trail of A Killer Virus / Smallpox: Deadly Again? / Outbreak! New Plagues / Doomsday Flu / SARS And The New Plagues / Clouds of Death / Insidious Killers / Chemical & Biological Weapons A&E :2 Disc Set : Total 6 hrs 40 min


The History Channel Presents: Toxic Agents, Viruses, Chemical & Biological Warfare (2-DVD Set, 8-Documentaries, 2008): On The Trail of A Killer Virus / Smallpox: Deadly Again? / Outbreak! New Plagues / Doomsday Flu / SARS And The New Plagues / Clouds of Death / Insidious Killers / Chemical & Biological Weapons A&E :2 Disc Set : Total 6 hrs 40 min


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Viruses, bacterial diseases, biological and chemical warfare are thoroughly explored. Discover the long history of each and find out what new outbreaks are on the horizon. What are we doing to fight them? · A real-life Andromeda Strain! · 8 complete programs from the authoritative History Channel on a 2 disc set · Set exposes the myths surrounding chemical and biological warfare while alerting …

The Great Influenza: The Epic Story of the Deadliest Plague in History


The Great Influenza: The Epic Story of the Deadliest Plague in History


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History. In the winter of 1918, the coldest the American Midwest had ever endured, history’s most lethal influenza virus was born. Over the next year it flourished, killing as many as 100 million people. It killed more people in twenty-four weeks than AIDS has killed in twenty-four years, more people in a year than the Black Death of the Middle Ages killed in a century….

Flu : The Story Of The Great Influenza Pandemic


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Feeling tired, achy, and congested? You’ll hope not after reading science writer Gina Kolata’s engrossing Flu, a fascinating look at the 1918 epidemic that wiped out around 40 million people in less than a year and afflicted more than one of every four Americans. This tragedy, just on the heels of World War I and far more deadly, so traumatized the survivors that few would talk about it af…

Bird Flu: A Virus of Our Own Hatching


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From age-old scourges such as smallpox and tuberculosis to emerging threats like AIDS and SARS, our interactions with animals have always played a pivotal role as a source of human disease. Bird flu is the latest such menace coming home to roost. Leading public health authorities now predict as inevitable a pandemic of influenza, triggered by bird flu and expected to lead to millions of deaths aro…


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Crystal Flutes For Wedding

November 24th, 2006




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Easy Ways to Personalize Your Wedding

Injecting your big day with a little creativity to personalize your wedding can be one of the most rewarding activities you undertake throughout the planning stages. Start by elaborating on your mutual interests or focus on the things that brought you together. If you met in a coffee shop, serve up some home-brewed, gourmet coffee during the reception or as unique wedding favors. If you were engaged while on a skiing trip in Colorado, decorate your reception tables with snowflake-themed elements. Though you have a lot of choices to make in the coming months, making your wedding day your own should be a special collaboration between you and your new partner.

Customizing your wedding day will always link your special day with you and your soon-to-be in your guests’ minds. Though there are many things that happen behind the scenes, many of your choices will be dictated by your theme, color selection, and wedding date or place. Engaging your guests on your wedding day with relevant activities, dress code requests, menu selections, and unique wedding favors ensures that your families and friends will be talking about your wedding for years to come!

Select Customized, Unique Wedding Favors. The wedding favors you select are important because it’s the memento your guests take home. Choosing a favor with utility in mind guarantees your guests will use the favor long after your wedding day. Coasters, candles, wine bottle stoppers, luggage tags, and personality boxes are all popular with the savvy bride who mixes and matches unique wedding favors to suit her guests’ needs and interests.

Your own unique wedding favors can all be decorated with your colors or themes, tying your day together flawlessly. The decision to personalize wedding favors is always a big hit with crowds, with items that include photo albums, sticky notes and notepads. Personalize your wedding using favors such as tasteful crystal flutes, ribbons, luxurious fabrics, and boxes.

Choose a Theme Based on Your Interests. A theme is an excellent way to personalize your wedding and a fun way for guests to participate. Though they range from the eccentric - fantasy and sci-fi - to the elegant - seasonal and destination, a theme, complete with food, decorations, colors, and unique wedding favors, makes your wedding day a cohesive event that guests will long remember.

Say you and your new partner are big fans of bungee jumping; personalize your wedding by taking it to an extreme level - do a jump just after your first kiss as husband and wife. Or, for a more traditional touch, wear your grandmother’s lovely silk wedding dress from the ’40s and throw a big, vintage wedding bash complete with a live swing band.

A destination event is another idea that brides are using to personalize the wedding day. It’s more like a vacation within a wedding, which gives your guests an opportunity to get away, see a new place, and attend your big day. Many couples decide to exchange vows in tropical climates, though this is by no means a requisite. Though destination weddings are a bit pricier than their traditional counterparts, it’s an exciting adventure for both you and your guests. If you’re short on money, turn your ceremony and reception into an homage to a destination or locale you both love. Serve inventive cocktails, unique wedding favors, and require everyone to show up in Hawaiian attire.

Use Colors, Flowers, and Food to Great Effect. Personalize your wedding by designing the menu with both of your favorites in mind, treating guests to a smorgasbord of decadent appetizers, entrees, sides, and desserts. For the main, anticipated dessert, some brides have elected to personalize the wedding cake by serving flavorful cupcakes with the couples’ new monogram. You can also decorate the cake with unusual wedding toppers, bake with new flavors, or add colorful, vibrant frosting options.

If you are throwing a beach-themed wedding, for instance, your colors will consist of rich caramels, honeys, blues, and baby yellows. You can use these hues on the decorations at both your wedding and reception - drape chairs with silky honey fabric, place unique wedding favors in the shape of seashells strategically by the plate settings, and top your reception tables with sky blue table covers.

The colors you use to personalize your wedding will underscore your theme if used effectively, and flowers, too, can be useful if placed appropriately and will continue to echo your theme throughout the night. Though the most popular flower choices remain calla lilies, gardenias, and hydrangeas, all of which you can order to match your colors and theme, many other flowers, such as roses, birds of paradise, tulips, and hibiscus, will capture the romance and style of your wedding day as well.

Don’t Be Afraid to Get Creative. Remember that, after all, it is your day. This is your time to plan an event your guests will never forget and a prime opportunity to let your personality and interests shine through. Use your creativity to select unique wedding favors, rich, vibrant colors, and exotic decorations. Don’t be afraid to personalize your wedding by mixing the old traditions of the bride and groom’s families with your new ideas. Though the day may be hectic for you, with your own blend of personalization and sophistication, it will be a day that you and your soon-to-be will never forget.

About the Author

Cherie Johnson is the founder and owner of Creative Bride Wedding Favors, a one-stop shop for personalized, unique baby and bridal shower, graduation, quinceañera, anniversary, and wedding favors, helping countless couples and families make their big events a success. Cherie’s wedding advice has appeared on several websites including Little Wedding Guide, Wedding Lenox, and The Wedding Source. Before she launched her company in 2006, Cherie worked as a professional wedding photographer, capturing the most special moments of the bride and groom’s big day. For more information on Creative Bride or to find a variety of colorful, customizable gifts and favors, please visit www.CreativeWeddingFavors.com.

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Elegant Vintage Rose Wedding Toasting Flutes


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Hotline Fluid Warming Set

November 24th, 2006



Wudalianchi Do Support The Environmental Protection Projects In Heilongjiang

Vast Xiaoxing’anling western slope of the transitional zone with the Song-Nen Plain, Heilongjiang Province nemor River, 100 km, showing the distribution of East and West 2 14 volcanoes, of which five balls form a contrast, Pools connected Barrier Lake, Wudalianchi Guer too name.

Wudalianchi City is China’s major timber production base, have been based on forest resource development as the pillar industry of the city. Since 1959, development has been the provision of quality timber for the country more than 2000 million cubic meters, total profits and taxes paid one billion yuan. However, the long-term excessive logging that had “towering trees, parallelism contact between the ruler can not be” in Xiaoxinganling the western slope of the forest scene, a few no longer maintained. How to rely on resources, adjusting the industrial structure? How to transform the economic development mode, and achieve sustainable development? Wudalianchi municipal government firmly seize the resource-based cities of the historical opportunity for economic transformation is proposed in order to achieve the industry, the environment and sustainable human development as the goal to establish outstanding ecological and environmental protection, build a “city of spa tourism, leisure and health of all “transformation of ideas. Fan Zhiguo Wudalianchi party secretary, said, according to the requirements of the concept of scientific development and exploring the development of eco-oriented economy and successive substitution industries, ecological, economic, social harmony and sustainable development, the transformation of a new model.

Making money through the water

Wudalianchi the total 3 billion cubic meters of mineral water, day and night, the amount of more than 40,000 tons from the Bay. In which natural soda water, mineral germanium, radon and other reserves of mineral wealth. How to make use of water resources advantages, “Water on behalf of the Wood”, adjusting the industrial structure, good water, economic articles? Integrated spa town water to form a leading brand of mineral water industry, leading in turn to extend the industrial chain, is the economic transformation Wudalianchi crack problem, the key to achieving sustainable development.

Winter season, the reporters came to Wudalianchi City, Heilongjiang Huayuan Shih-ming, a natural spring water, soda drinks Limited. Company’s “Souter 8.0 natural soda water” PH value of 8.0, taste, texture smoothness with a slightly sweet. “Souter 8.0 natural soda water,” originated from the volcanic fault Wudalianchi drug Izumiyama few years sandy aquifer. The responsible persons QU Shi-jun said that the human body fluids PH value between 7.35 to 7.45, showing only weak alkaline healthy. The “Souter 8.0 natural soda water” can effectively regulate body acid-base balance, right Runchang Yangwei, hypoglycemic blood pressure, enhance the metabolic functions of high health care value.

Mineral water, soda water, the economic value of more considerable. The cost of a bottle of soda from the bottle, bottle to disinfection, purification, titanium membrane filtration and other expenses, coupled with labor costs, a total of less than 7 cents, while the 350 ml bottle of mineral water market price is 3 yuan or more, is General water two times to three times the price of soda water, mineral water, even more than twice as high.

Structural adjustment is an important measure to promote the transformation of big brands, making money through the water. To this end, the building of seven foreign capital Wudalianchi high standard soda water to form a series of mineral water development base. Shi-Ming Huayuan soda drink natural spring Co., Ltd is a foreign capital 50 million yuan to build four advanced automatic canned production line, annual output of 50,000 tons soda water, leading enterprises. They have developed a “World Ming-quan”, “Souter 8.0″, “Ze charities” and other brands of natural soda water, the product selling in Beijing, Shanghai, Liaoning and other places. Shi-Ming Huayuan soda drink natural spring practice Co., Ltd., it is Wudalianchi in transition to create the country’s largest production base of natural soda in miniature.

The reporter learned from Wudalianchi volcanic spring Beverage Co., Ltd. was informed that this mineral water Wudalianchi the earliest production enterprises, their “volcano Spring” brand mineral water, soda water, strong sales market, efficiency is climbing, a city in transition continue to extend aquaculture chain Chuangxiao examples of companies. Yandan Hong, general manager said that currently, “Volcanic Spring” card 38 degrees, 42 degrees, 52 degrees mineral spirits, sold for 60 yuan per bottle, the recently introduced high value-added mineral drinks will also be listed. Through the mineral water, soda water and mineral water drinks industry chain extension, the brand effect amplification, an increase of 3 times the enterprise effectiveness.

Extended chain

Today, the development of this mineral water, industrial chain, and continuously extended to the agricultural and pastoral Wudalianchi sideline and many other industries. Spa food, spa planting, mineral breeding, mineral products processing Yetai the exhibition of their length, Wudalianchi show more economic restructuring in the industry to flourish simultaneously a new look.

2009 Wudalianchi Shuangquan, solidarity, and equality, the use of mineral water for irrigation township 50000 mu of paddy fields, to develop rich in selenium, germanium, zinc and other trace elements in rice and spa care, access to green logo, sold for 10 yuan per kilogram . On this basis, Wudalianchi City has also invested 2.37 million and built a modern rice processing factory precision cleaning, production of small packages of rice-free mineral panning much with consumers. In addition, Wudalianchi spa area of nearly 5,000 acres of fish breeding, as well as mineral duck eggs, mineral series of dairy products, soy spa, spa vinegar, soy sauce, mineral springs, mineral mud series of cosmetics and other products.

The development of tourism

Wudalianchi Shan Wei, Quan Qi, Shui Sau, Shek strange, holes differences and unique tourism resources. There is also the country’s largest forest-James River Wetland Wetland Nature Reserve, Tai James River National Forest Park, the country’s only breeding population of Hooded Crane base and north of the country’s largest natural Korean pine seed production stands. Development of volcanic park leisure travel has become Wudalianchi another starting point for economic restructuring.

Wudalianchi Lake Scenic Area in Yamaguchi City, the first grasp its eco-tour planning, development, promote the great James River National Forest Park, tourism and entertainment projects. Li use modern media to promote world geological parks and beauty, well-built Wudalianchi Volcano Tour Scenic Area Scenic Lake eco-tourism Yamaguchi —- —- James River National Forest Park Wetlands Tour —- Black River tour of the golden border crossings Travel Hotline. At the same time accelerate the development of tourism support services industry, Investment 6 billion yuan in building warm rivers and lakes are an international tourist reception center, set spa, accommodation, business services, entertainment, fitness, the meeting is equal to one. Holiday Village, International Business Center, food and beverage hotels, airports, railways, highways and other facilities in the building is being carried out. Tourism has become the city’s pillar industries. 2009 Wudalianchi tourism-related industries to achieve output of 116.77 million yuan.

Wudalianchi special attention in the economic restructuring to enhance environmental quality, non-exploitation of forest resources, the implementation of eco-migrants. At the same time, according to Heilongjiang Province put forward the “three-year Green Longjiang the Earth,” targets to forest tenure reform as an opportunity to carry out extensive tree-planting programs in 2008 afforestation area of 21,300 acres in 2009 up to 62613 acres. In industrial development, Wudalianchi make full use of wind, solar, hydro, biomass and other renewable resources, do a good job Yamaguchi hydro-power, wind power generation projects.

Through unremitting efforts, Wudalianchi last year rose to 1.2 million hectares forest area, timber volume of 16.2 million cubic meters a total accumulation increased 2.5%. At the same time building large stick River wetlands, Yamaguchi Lake Nature Reserve. Wudalianchi city tourist city won the Chinese brand of ecological civilization and China’s overall well-off city, and so on.
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American Fluorescent Corporation Parts

November 24th, 2006




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Social and Economic Responsibility of large corporations

Introduction

Economic social responsibility has evolved. The concept now includes initiatives to the public and officials alike. The companies have integrated economic social responsibility in almost all aspects of the operations of his company. Now suppliers are expected to have sound policies for employees, the production process has become profitable, environmentally friendly and sustainable for the public. Marketing campaigns have not been left behind in terms of social economic responsibility. The essay examines economic social initiatives the responsibility assumed by large corporations in the U.S.. (Haskel, 2008)

Social responsibility economic shown in humanitarian efforts

One of the leading corporate citizens in the U.S. is the company Procter and Gamble. This company has won awards corporate citizenship five years from 2001. Part of the reason why this company has attracted public attention due to numerous humanitarian efforts that the company has participated in. First, the company has been alert to assist victims of natural disasters or humanitarian crises. For example, Turkey was affected by an earthquake years ago. The country was overwhelmed by casualties, so P & G was quick to help. Donated relief supplies including numerous potable water, blankets and rescue. All these were a long way to ensuring that individuals involved in the incident were given the best possible support. (Business respect 2004)

Another donation was closely related to the latter was done to indigenous children. The company realized that there were numerous children die of malnutrition in that country, therefore, donated a considerable amount of resources to curb this problem.

Baxter company corporate citizen is another acute. The company will deduct a large number of human resources to help patients with deadly diseases such as cancer, diseases immune and renal disorders. He did try to redesign the pharmaceuticals that help patients in particular. Besides that, there are many employees working in the biotechnological strategies designed to help the latter mentioned groups. The company has also donated medical device to these programs. All this led to the recruitment efforts of the company in the hundred corporate citizens 2007 list. This medical company was the only company in the top twenty positions. (Haskel, 2008)

Social economic responsibility in product development

Many U.S. companies are changing their product development strategies to incorporate their social economic responsibilities. The Proctor and Gamble Company demonstrated one example. The company introduced a new type of technology that allowed the countries in the developing countries to disinfect their water. Spokesman company said that these efforts are necessary after realizing that nearly two million children were dying from water-related diseases. The product was available to families in the Third World at a price people could afford. Similarly, P & G introduced a product called Nutri Star. These goods was rich in micro nutrients and marketed in developing countries. The initiative was made available to those countries and went a long way in combating malnutrition. (Business Respect, 2004)

The Pacific Gas and Electric Company also showed similar initiatives. These efforts led to their awards the first leader of the overall corporate social responsibility in 2008 by PR News. They deserve this award because of the following; The company devotes a considerable amount of their resources in the creation of fluorescent lamps. One million bulbs distributed to the public in order to make energy consumption more sustainable. Also that, the company offered nearly a thousand megawatts of power to the public. This was possible thanks to a renewable energy program that the company was able to access their customers. In addition, the company launched a program called Climate Smart. In this program, the Pacific Gas and Electric Company gave its customers the option of spending to environmentally sustainable energy. In this way, the company was able to provide a better product package for customers who have been seeking ways to reduce its consumption of energy in the atmosphere. (PG & E News Department, 2008)

Economic social responsibility towards the environment

Other companies have demonstrated their economic, social responsibilities in taking environmental initiatives. One such company was General Electric. This company has complied corporate responsibility obligations towards creating a sustainable global environment. He demonstrated this by embarking on a project in dollars and twenty billion. The project was aimed at creating products that are easily degradable and the environment.

Likewise, the Coca Cola has also shown good economic citizenship social by creating a project that minimizes its waste water. The company devoted enormous resources to an initiative on water and shelter. This scheme involved up with technologies that facilitate better use of water resources of Coca Cola. This was necessary because the company main raw material in production process is water. Through this initiative, the company was able to reduce its global water footprint. (Haskel, 2008)

Retailers have proven integration social economic responsibility by using environmentally friendly packaging material. For example, Mc Donald's-which is one of the largest retailers of fast food the country demonstrated this concept through their new material. In the past, the company had been using a large box for her parents in North America. Without But after sensitizing employees about corporate citizenship, the company decided to reduce this type of packaging and replaced with recyclable material. The program was introduced after many campaigns around the sustainability of forests in the country.

Wal-Mart, the leading retailer in the country came up with stores that were respectful of the environment in some cities, such as Texas. The company built stores that are environmentally sustainable through the use of eco-materials. Moreover, solar panels established and recyclable materials in stores. This shop was one of the most eco-efficient stores that the company has placed under its wings.

Social economic responsibility for providers

Many U.S. companies are not only restricting these responsibilities social economic boundaries of your facility alone, are extending these principles to their business partners as well. Suppliers are also expected to follow similar rules and a company that illustrates this approach was the company Starbucks. The company used to supply coffee to a number of countries the third world, like Guatemala and Kenya. However, there were reports that coffee growers in Guatemala used under labor for their products. As soon as this information Starbucks arrived, they stopped supplying material producers. The company explained that the economic social responsibility among its suppliers is essential for successful of your business.

Economic social responsibility can also be selected in a negative way, as was the case with the manufacturer Nike. This company was consider that large portions of their products were being assembled by minor children. This spoiled the name of the company and also meant that the company recorded huge losses in this regard. (Deloitte, 2008)

Social responsibility policies on employment economic

Companies expand its economic principles to social policies of its employees as well. For example, Pacific Gas and Electric Company employs a total of twenty thousand employees. The company ensures that all employees understand what is expected of them in their tasks and functions. frequent training programs tailored to make it socially responsible products. The company also treats employees with dignity and respect.

Conclusion

Social economic responsibility can be demonstrated with regard to the public and through the internal practices of a company. Some companies have shown very good intentions to take corporate responsibility initiatives. However, others have been slow in the implementation process. Only those companies that identify the social economic opportunities that are successful in industry. This means that companies must support their plans and intentions with action.

Reference:

Business Respect (2004): Procter and Gamble most consistent corporate citizens Retrieved from http://www.mallenbaker.net/csr/CSRfiles/send.php?Story_ID=126 accessed August 6 2008

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Reference ranges for blood tests

Interpretation
The range is generally defined as the set of values 95 percent of the population falls within normal (that is, 95% prediction interval), or two standard deviations from the mean, although the definition may vary (see Definition reference range). Is determined by collecting data from a large number of laboratory tests.
Plasma or whole blood
All values (unless otherwise below) show concentration of blood plasma, which is approximately 60-100% greater than the concentration in real blood, if the amount in red blood cells (GR) is negligible. The precision factor depends on hematocrit, as well as the quantity within red blood cells. The exceptions are mainly the values that denote the total concentration of the blood, and in this article are:
All values of Haematology - red blood cells (except for hemoglobin in plasma)
All values of Haematology - white blood cells
Platelet count (PLT)
A few values are for within red blood cells only:
Vitamin B9 (folic acid and folic acid) in red blood cells
Mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC)
Units
concentration mass (g / dL g / L) is the most common unit of measurement in the United States. Usually administered with dl (dl) as the denominator in the United States and usually with L (liters), for example, Sweden.
The molar concentration (mol / L) is used to a greater degree in most of the rest of the world, including the United Kingdom and other parts of Europe and Australia and New Zealand.
international units (IU) is based on measuring the biological activity or effect, or for some substances, a mass specified.
The enzyme activity (kat) is commonly used to for example, liver function tests such as AST, ALT, LD-GT and Sweden.
Arterial or venous
Unless specified otherwise, a reference range for a blood test is usually the venous range, as the standardization process of obtaining samples by venipuncture. One exception is for acid-base and blood gases, which normally apply to arterial blood.
However, the blood values are approximately equally between the arterial and venous parts for most substances, with the exception of acid-base, blood gases and drugs (used in monitoring therapeutic (TDM) trials). arterial drug levels are generally higher than levels vein removal because it passes through the tissues.
Inaccuracy
Main article: Reference range # Inaccuracy
References range may vary with age, sex, race, diet, use of prescription medications or herbal stress and even the instruments used. The samples may deviate from the normal distribution. Moreover, reference ranges only indicate what the typical values in the population, and do not correlate directly with the ranges for optimal health. In case of substantial difference, there may be an optimal range for the substance. Finally, the test procedure itself can be misleading or inaccurate.
Sorted by concentration
A printer is a separate combined image available for the mass and the molarity
Smaller, narrow boxes indicate a homeostatic regulation closer when measured as a standard "range reference standard. "
Mass and molarity
Hormones are predominant in the left side of the scale, is shown with a red ng / L or pmol / L, being in very low concentration. There seems to be the largest group of substances in the yellow part (g / L or nmol / L), more and more scarce in the green (mg / L or mol / L). However, There is another group that contains many metabolic substances such as cholesterol and glucose on the border with the blue (g / L or mmol / L).
A translation of a substance from the molar concentration scale mass above:
Numerically: molar mass concentration x = molar mass concentration
Measured directly in distance scales:
, Wherein the distance is the number of decades or "octave" to the right of the mass concentration is found. To translate mass to the molar concentration, the dividends (molar mass and the divisor (1000) in exchange division sites, or alternatively, the distance to the right is changed distance to the left. Substances with a molar mass around 1000g/mol (eg, thyroxine) are aligned almost vertically into the body and images of the molars. hormone ACTH, however, with a molar mass of 4540, is 0.7 years in the dough right image. Substances with molar mass below 1000g/mol electrolytes (for example, and metabolites) would have "negative" distance, ie the masses are diverted to the left.
Many substances since the concentration of masses are given in molar quantity, as not being added to the article.
For units
The units are not necessarily say anything about molarity or mass.
Some substances are below the main range, for example, thyroid-stimulating hormone that is measured in mU / L, or above, such as rheumatoid factor and CA19-9, measured in U / mL.
Enzyme activity
White blood cells
Biochemical
Clinical chemistry (also known as "The clinical chemistry, "Chemical pathology" or "pure blood chemistry) is the area often referred pathology the analysis of body fluids.
The electrolytes and metabolites
The electrolytes and metabolites: For iron and copper, also some related proteins included.
Test
The typical patient
Lower limit
Upper limit
Unit
Comments
Sodium (Na)
135, 137
145, 147
mmol / L or mEq / L
31, 32
33, 34
mg / dl
Potassium (K)
3.5, 3.6
5.0, 5.1
mmol / L or mEq / L
View hypokalemia or hyperkalemia
14
20
mg / dl
Chloride (Cl)
95, 98, 100
105, 106, 110
mmol / L or mEq / L
340
370
mg / dl
Osmolality
275, 280, 281
295, 296, 297
mOsm / kg
weight plasma solutes excluded
Osmolarity
Slightly less than the osmolality
mOsm / l
Plasma volume includes solutes
Urea
1.2, 3.0
3.0, 7.0
mmol / L
BUN - N blood urea
7
18, 21
mg / dL
* Uric acid
0.18
0.48
mmol / L
Female
2.0
7.0
mg / dL
Masculine
2.1
8.5
mg / dL
Creatinine
male
60, 68
90, 118
mol / L
It can be supplemented with creatinine clearance
0.7, 0.8
1.0, 1.3
mg / dL
female
50, 68
90, 98
mol / L
0.6 0.8
1.0, 1.1
mg / dL
BUN / creatinine
5
35
-
Plasma glucose (fasting)
3.8, 4.0
6.0, 6.1
mmol / L
See also glycosylated hemoglobin (hematology)
65, 70, 72
100, 110
mg / dL
Complete blood glucose (fasting)
3.3
5.6
mmol / L
60
100
mg / dL
total serum iron (TSI)
male
65, 76
176, 198
g / dL
11.6, 13.6
30, 32, 35
mol / L
female
26, 50
170
g / dL
4.6, 8.9
30.4
mol / L
newborns
100
250
g / dL
18
45
mol / L
children
50
120
g / dL
9
21
mol / L
The total iron binding capacity (TIBC)
240, 262
450, 474
g / dL
43, 47
81, 85
mol / L
Transferrin
190, 194, 204
326, 330, 360
mg / dL
25
45
mol / L
Saturation transferrin
20
50
%
Ferritin
Masculine
12
300
ng / mL
27
670
pmol / L
Female
12
150
ng / mL
27
330
pmol / L
Ammonia
10, 20
35, 65
mol / L
17, 34
60, 110
g / dL
Copper
70
150
g / dL
11
24
mol / L
Ceruloplasmin
15
60
mg / dL
1
4
mol / L
Lactate (Venosa)
4.5
19.8
mg / dL
0.5
2.2
mmol / L
Lactate (arterial)
4.5
14.4
mg / dL
0.5
1.6
mmol / L
Pyruvate
300
900
g / dL
34
102
mol / L
Acid-base and blood gas
More information: acid-base homeostasis
More information: arterial blood gases
Arterial and venous If not specified for an acid-base or blood gas value, generally refers to the arteries and veins that otherwise is not standard.
Acid-base and blood gases are among the components of blood have some substantial difference between arterial and venous values. However, the pH, bicarbonate and base excess showed a high level of inter-method test of trust between arterial and venous values for arterial and venous are more or less equivalent for them.
Test
Arterial / venous
Lower limit
Upper limit
Unit
Comments
pH
Arterial
7.34, 7.35
7.44, 7.45
Venous
7.31
7.41
[H +]
Arterial
36
44
nmol / L
3.6
4.4
ng / dL
Base Excess
Arterial and venous
-3
3
mEq / L
pressure of oxygen (PO2)
Arterial
10, 11
13, 14
kPa
75, 83
100, 105
mmHg or torr
Venous
4.0
5.3
kPa
30
40
mmHg or torr
Oxygen saturation
Arterial
94, 95, 96
100
%
Venous
Approximately 75
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Arterial
4.4, 4.7
5.9, 6.0
kPa
Designated pCO2
33, 35
44, 45
mmHg or torr
23
30
mmol / L
100
132
mg / dL
Venous
5.5
6.8
kPa
41
51
mmHg or torr
Bicarbonate (HCO3)
Arterial and venous
18
23
mmol / L
110
140
mg / dL
Standard bicarbonate (ESCB)
Arterial and venous
21-22
27-28
mmol / L or mEq / L
134
170
mg / dL
Liver function
More information: evidence liver function
Test
The typical patient
Lower limit
Upper limit
Unit
Comments
Total Protein
60, 63
78, 82, 84
g / L
see hypoproteinemia
Albumin
35
48, 55
g / L
see hypoalbuminemia
3.5
4.8, 5.5
U / L
540
740
mol / L
Globulins
23
35
g / L
Total Bilirubin
1.7, 2, 3.4, 5
17, 22, 25
mol / L
0.1, 0.2, 0.29
1.0, 1.3, 1.4
mg / dL
Direct or conjugated bilirubin
0.0 or N / A
5, 7
mol / L
0
0.3, 0.4
mg / dL
Alanine transaminase (ALT / ALAT)
1, 5, 7, 8
20, 21, 56
U / L
Also called serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase (GPT)
Female
0.15
0.75
kat / L
Masculine
0.15
1.1
Aspartate transaminase (AST / ASAT)
Female
6
34
IU / L
Also called
glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase (GOT)
0.25
0.60
kat / L
Masculine
8
40
IU / L
0.25
0.75
kat / L
Alkaline phosphatase (ALP)
Female
42
98
U / L
Masculine
53
128
(Enzyme activity)
0.6
1.8
kat / L
Gama glutamyl transferase (GGT)
5, 8
40, 78
U / L
Heart tests
Test
Lower limit
Upper limit
Unit
Comments
Creatine kinase (CK) - male
24, 38, 60
174, 320
U / L
or ng / mL
Creatine kinase (CK) - women
24, 38, 96
140, 200
CK-MB
0
3, 3.8, 5
ng / mL or g / L
Troponin Values of 12 hours after the onset of pain:
Test
Lower limit
Upper limit
Unit
Comments
Troponin-T
.02
ng / mL or g / L
Upper limit of normal
Troponin-I
0.2
ng / mL or g / L
Upper limit of normal
Troponin-T
0.02
0.10
ng / mL or g / L
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Troponin-I
0.2
1.00
ng / mL or g / L
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Troponin-T
0.10
n / a
ng / mL or g / L
Probable myocardial infarction
Troponin-I
1.00
n / a
ng / mL or g / L
Myocardial infarction likely
Other enzymes and proteins
Test
Lower limit
Upper limit
Unit
Comments
The lactate dehydrogenase (LDH)
50
150
U / L
0.4
1.7
mol / L
LDH (enzyme activity)
1.8
3.4
kat / L
<70 years old
Amylase
25, 30, 53
110, 120, 123, 125, 190
U / L
0.15
1.1
kat / L
C-reactive protein (CRP)
n / a
5, 6
mg / L
200, 240
nmol / L
D-dimer
n / a
500
ng / mL
Superior in pregnant women
0.5
mg / L
Lipase
7, 10, 23
60, 150, 208
U / L
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE)
23
57
U / L
Acid phosphatase
3.0
ng / mL
Eosinophil cationic protein (ECP)
2.3
16
g / L
Other ions and trace metals
More information: Metals
Test
Lower limit
Upper limit
Unit
Ionized calcium (Ca)
1.03 , 1.10
1.23 1.30
mmol / L
4.1, 4.4
4.9, 5.2
mg / dL
total calcium (Ca)
2.1, 2.2
2.5 2.6, 2.8
mmol / L
8.4, 8.5
10.2, 10.5
mg / dL
Phosphate (HPO42)
0.8
1.5
mmol / L
Compounds phosphorus (serum)
1.0
1.5
mmol / L
3.0
4.5
mg / dL
Copper (Cu)
11
24
mol / L
Zinc (Zn)
60, 72
110, 130
g / dL
9.2, 11
17, 20
mol / L
Magnesium
1.5, 1.7
2.0, 2.3
mEq / L or mg / dL
0.6, 0.7
0.82 0.95
mmol / L
Selenium (optimum range)
120
g / L
Lipids
More information: Blood lipids
Test
Average patient
Lower limit
Upper limit
Unit
therapeutic target
Triglycerides
10 39 years
54
110
mg / dL
<100 mg / dL
or 1.1 mmol / L
0.61
1.2
mmol / L
40 59 years
70
150
mg / dL
0.77
1.7
mmol / L
> 60 years
80
150
mg / dL
0.9
1.7
mmol / L
Total cholesterol
3.0, 3.6
5.0, 6.5
mmol / L
<3.9
120, 140
200, 250
mg / dL
<150
HDL cholesterol
female
1.0, 1.2, 1.3
2.2
mmol / L
> 1.0 mmol / L
> 40 or 60 mg / dL
40, 50
86
mg / dL
HDL cholesterol
male
0.9
2.0
mmol / L
35
80
mg / dL
LDL cholesterol
(Not valid when
triglycerides> 5.0 mmol / L)
2.0, 2.4
3.0, 3.4
mmol / L
<2.5
80, 94
120, 130
mg / dL
<100
LDL / HDL ratio
n / a
5
(No Units)
Tumor markers
More information: Tumor Markers
Test
Lower limit
Upper limit
Unit
Comments
Alpha fetoprotein (AFP)
0
44
ng / mL
Beta human chorionic gonadotropin (bHCG)
n / a
5
IU / l mU / ml
in male and nonpregnant female
CA19-9
n / a
40
U / ml
CA-125
n / a
30, 35
kU / L or U / mL
Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA)
No smoking at age 50
n / a
3.4, 3.6
g / l
Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA)
No smoking at age 70
n / a
4.1
g / l
Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) - Smokers
n / a
5
g / l
Prostate specific antigen (PSA)
n / a
2.5, 4
g / L or ng / mL
under 45 <2.5 g / L
PAP
0
3
units / dL (Bodansky units)
Thyroid hormones
More information: Thyroid hormone
Test
The typical patient
Lower limit
Upper limit
Unit
The thyroid stimulating hormone
(TSH or thyrotropin)
Adults -
standard range
0.3, 0.4, 0.5, 0.6
4.0, 4.5, 6.0
mIU / L or IU / mL
Adults -
optimum range
0.3, 0.5
2.0, 3.0
mIU / L or IU / mL
Babies
1.3
19
mIU / L or IU / mL
Free thyroxine (FT4)
Normal adult
0.7, 0.8
1.4, 1.5
ng / dL
9, 10, 12
18, 23
pmol / L
Child 0-3 d
2.0
5.0
ng / dL
26
65
pmol / L
Children 3-30 d
0.9
2.2
ng / dL
12
30
pmol / L
Children and Adolescents
31 d - 18
0.8
2.0
ng / dL
10
26
pmol / L
Pregnant
0.5
1.0
ng / dL
6.5
13
pmol / L
Total thyroxine
60
140, 160
nmol / L
4, 5,5
11, 12.3
g / dL
free triiodothyronine (FT3)
Normal adult
0.2
0.5
ng / dL
3.1
7.7
pmol / L
Children 2-16 and
0.1
0.6
ng / dL
1.5
9.2
pmol / L
Total triiodothyronine
0.9, 1.1
2.5, 2.7
nmol / L
60, 75
175, 181
ng / dL
Thyroxine binding globulin (TBG)
12
30
mg / L
Thyroglobulin (Tg)
1.5
30
pmol / L
1
20
g / L
Sex hormones
More information: sex steroids
Test
The typical patient
Lower limit
Upper limit
Unit
Testosterone
Man in general
8, 10
27, 35
nmol / L
230, 300
780 - 1000
ng / dL
Men <50 years
10
45
nmol / L
290
1300
ng / dL
Men> 50 years
6.2
26
nmol / L
180
740
ng / dL
Female
0.7
2.8 to 3.0
nmol / L
20
80-85
ng / dL
17 Hydroxyprogesterone
male
0.06
3.0
mg / L
Female (follicular phase)
0.2
1.0
mg / L
Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)
Prepubertal
<1
3
IU / L
Adult male
1
8
Adult female (follicular
and the luteal phase)
1
11
Adult women (ovulation)
6
95% PI (standard)
26
IP 95%)
5
90% of PI (used in the diagram)
15
(90% PI)
Post-menopausal women
30
118
Hormone luteinizing hormone (LH)
Male, pico
20
Than 90% of PI (used in the diagram)
75
(90% PI)
IU / L
Man, after menopause
15
60
The estradiol (an estrogen)
Adult male
50
200
pmol / L
1.4
5.5
ng / dL
Adult female (follicular phase, day 5)
70
IP 95% (standard)
500
95% PI
pmol / L
110
90% of PI (used in diagram)
220
90% of PI
1.9 (95% PI)
14 (95% PI)
ng / dL
3.0 (90% PI)
6.0 (90% PI)
Adult women (Preovulatory)
400
1500
pmol / L
11
41
ng / dL
Adult females (luteal phase)
70
600
pmol / L
1.9
16
ng / dL
post-menopausal women
N / A
<130
pmol / L
N / A
<3.5
ng / DL
Progesterone
Women on the day of ovulation
2.2 (90% PI)
9 (90% PI)
nmol / L
70 (90% PI)
280 (90% PI)
ng / dL
Androstenedione
Adult men and women
60
270
ng / dL
post-menopausal women
<180
Prepubertal
<60
Other hormones
More information: Hormones
Test
The typical patient
Lower limit
Limit superior
Unit
Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
4.4
18, 22
pmol / L
20
80, 100
pg / mL
Cortisol
9:00 am
140
700
nmol / L
5
25
g / dL
Midnight
80
350
nmol / L
2.9
13
g / DL
Growth hormone (fasting)
0
5
ng / mL
Growth hormone (arginine stimulation)
7
n / a
ng / ML
Prolactin
Female
n / a
20
ng / mL or g / L
Masculine
15
Parathyroid hormone (PTH)
10, 17
65, 70
pg / mL
1.1, 1.8
6.9, 7.5
pmol / L
25-hydroxycholecalciferol (vitamin D)
"Standard Reference Range
8, 9
40, 80
ng / mL
20, 23
95, 150
nmol / L
25-hydroxycholecalciferol
wide therapeutic target
30, 40
65, 100
ng / mL
85, 100
120, 160
nmol / L
Amino Acids
Test
Sex
Age
Lower limit
Top limit
Unit
High
therapeutic target
Homocysteine
Female
1219 years
3.3
7.2
mol / L
> 10.4 mol / L
or
> 140 g / dl
<6.3 mol / L
or
<85 g / dL
45
100
g / dL
> 60 years
4.9
11.6
mol / L
66
160
g / dL
Masculine
1219 years
4.3
9.9
mol / L
> 11.4 mol / L
or
> 150 g / dL
60
130
g / dL
> 60 years
5.9
15.3
mol / L
80
210
g / dL
Vitamins
Test
The typical patient
Standard range
Unit
Optimum range
Lower limit
Upper limit
Lower limit
Upper limit
Vitamin A
30
65
g / dL
Vitamin B9
(Folic acid and folic acid) - Serum
Age> 1 year
3.0
16
ng / mL or g / L
5
6.8
36
nmol / l
11
Vitamin B9
(Folic acid and folic acid) - Red blood cells
200
600
ng / mL or g / L
450
1400
nmol / L
Pregnant
ng / mL or g / L
400
nmol / L
900
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)
130, 160
700, 950
ng / L
100, 120
520, 700
pmol / L
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
0.4
1.5
mg / dL
0.9
23
85
mol / L
50
25-hydroxycholecalciferol (a vitamin D)
8, 9
40, 80
ng / mL
30, 40
65, 100
20, 23
95, 150
nmol / L
85, 100
120, 160
Vitamin E
mol / L
28
mg / dL
1.2
Toxins
Test
Limit type
Limit
Unit
Lead
Optimum health varies
<20 or 40
g / dL
Ethanol
Limit for drunk driving
0, 0.2, 0.8
or g / L
17.4
mmol / L
Hematology
Hematology is the branch of biology (physiology), pathology, clinical laboratory, internal medicine and pediatrics dealing with the study of blood, blood-forming organs and blood diseases.
Red blood cells
These values (except for hemoglobin in plasma) are not only whole blood and blood plasma.
Test
Patient
Lower limit
Top limit
Unit
Comments
Hemoglobin (Hb)
male
2.0, 2.1
2.5, 2.7
mmol / L
Staff in the newborns, minor children.
130, 132, 135
162, 170, 175
g / L
female
1.8, 1.9
2.3, 2.5
mmol / L
Sex difference negligible until adulthood.
120
150, 152, 160
g / L
Hemoglobin in plasma
0.16
0.62
mol / L
Normally tiny compared with the interior of red blood cells
1
4
mg / dL
Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c)
<50 years
3.6
5.0
% Hb
> 50 years
3.9
5.3
Haptoglobin
<50 years
0.35
1.9
g / L
> 50 years
0.47
2.1
Hematocrit (Hct)
male
0.39, 0.4, 0.41, 0.45
0.50, 0.52,0.53, 0.62
female
0.35, 0.36,0.37
0.46, 0.48
Child
0.31
0.43
Mean corpuscular volume (MCV)
Masculine
76, 82
100, 102
fL
The cells are larger in neonates, though smaller in other children.
Female
78
101
fL
Red blood cell distribution width (RDW)
11.5
14.5
%
Mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH)
0.39
0.54
fmol / cell
25, 27
32, 33, 35
pg / cell
Corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC)
31, 32
35, 36
g / dL
4.8, 5.0
5.4, 5.6
mmol / L
The erythrocyte / red blood cells (RBC)
male
4.2, 4.3
5.7 5.9, 6.2, 6.9
x1012 / L
Female
3.5, 3.8, 3.9
5.1, 5.5
x1012 / L
Infant / Child
3.8
5.5
x1012 / L
Reticulocytes
26
130
x109 / L
Adult
0.5
1.5
% RBC
Newborn
1.1
4.5
% Of RBC
Infant
0.5
3.1
% RBC
White blood cells
These values correspond to whole blood and not only blood plasma.
Test
The typical patient
Lower limit
Upper limit
Unit
White blood cell count (WBC.)
Adult
3.5, 3.9, 4.1, 4.5
9.0, 10.0, 10.9, 11
x109 / L
x103/mm3 or
x103 / L
Newborn
9
30
1 year
6
18
Neutrophils
(AKA grans, polygons, PMNs, or segs)
Adult
1.3, 1.8, 2
5,4, 7, 8
x109 / L
45-54
62, 74
% WBC
Newborn
6
26
x109 / L
Neutrophil band forms
Adult
0.7
x109 / L
3
5
% WBC
Lymphocytes
Adult
0.7, 1.0
3.5, 3.9, 4.8
x109 / L
16-25
33, 45
% WBC
Newborn
2
11
x109 / L
Monocytes
Adult
0.1, 0.2
0.8
x109 / L
3, 4.0
7, 10
% Of WBC
Newborn
0.4
3.1
x109 / L
Mononuclear leukocytes
(Lymphocytes + monocytes)
Adult
1.5
5
x109 / L
20
35
% Of WBC
CD4 + cells
Adult
0.4 0.5
1.5, 1.8
x109 / L
Eosinophil granulocytes
Adult
0.0, 0.04
0.44, 0.45, 0.5
x109 / L
1
3, 7
% Of WBC
Newborn
0.02
0.85
x109 / L
Basophilic granulocytes
Adult
40
100, 200, 900
x106 / L
0.0
0.75, 2
% Of WBC
Newborn
0.64
x109 / L
Coagulation
Test
Lower limit
Upper limit
Unit
Comments
Platelet / RBC (PLT)
140, 150
350, 400, 450
x109 / L
Prothrombin time (TP)
10, 11, 12
13, 13.5, 14, 15
s
PT reference ranges of laboratory equipment - INR is standardized
INR
0.9
1.2
The INR is a ratio corrected patients with a normal PT
Activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT)
18, 30
28, 42, 45
s
Thrombin clotting time (TCT)
11
18
s
Fibrinogen
1.7, 2.0
3.6, 4.2
g / L
Antithrombin
0.80
1.2
kIU / L
Bleeding time
2
9
record
Viscosity
1.5
1.72
cP
Immunology
Category
Test
Patient
Lower limit
Upper limit
Unit
Comments
Acute phase protein
markers of inflammation
ESR
(ESR)
Masculine
0
Age2
mm / h
ESR increases with age tends to be higher in women.
Female
(Age 10) 2
C-reactive protein (CRP)
n / a
5, 6
mg / L
200, 240
nmol / L
Alpha 1-antitrypsin (AAT)
20, 22
38, 53
mol / L
89, 97
170, 230
mg / dL
Immunoglobulins
IgA
Adult
70, 110
360, 560
mg / dL
IgD
0.5
3.0
IgE
0.01
0.04
IgG
800
1800
IgM
54
220
Autoantibodies
Antinuclear antibodies (ANA)
extractable nuclear antigen (ENA)
Rheumatoid Factor (RF)
0
20-30
IU / mL
High levels are not specific for rheumatoid arthritis alone.
Serology
Titers O
(ASTO)
Preschoolers
n / a
100
units / mL
School age
250
Adult
125
See also
Blood test
Cardiology diagnostic tests and procedures
Comprehensive metabolic panel
Medical Technical
The reference range
References
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^ Abcdefghijklmnopqrstu vw xyz aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah aj ak al am an ao to aq ap ar at au av ax egr az ba bb bc bd be bg bh bi bj BF bk bl bm bn bo bp bq br bs bt bu bv bw bx by bz ca cb cc cd ce cf cg ch ci cj ck cl cm cn co cp cq cr cs ct cu cv cw cx cy cz da db dc dd df dg dh di dj dk dl dm dn do dp dq dr ds dt du dv dw dx dy comprehensive list of references from Uppsala University Hospital ("Laborationslista). 40 284 artnr Sj74a. Published on April 22, 2008
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^ Proopiomelanocortin; NCBI - POMC> Retrieved on September 28, 2009
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^ abcdefghijklmnopqrstu vwxyz aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah aj ak al am an ao to aq ap ar at au av ax az ba egr bb bc bd be bg bh bm BF bi bj bk bl million bo bp bq br bs bt bu bv bw bx by bz ca cc cd ce cb cf cg ch ci cj ck cl cm cn co cp cq cr cs ct cu cv cw cx cy cz da db normal reference current continuous range table at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. Used in interactive case study companion to pathologic basis of disease.
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^ Ab Derived molar values using the molar mass of 39.10mol1
^ MERCK MANUAL OF abcdefghijklmn> Common Medical Tests> Blood tests complete the most recent review / revision February 2003
Ab ^ Derived from the molar values using the molar mass of 35.45mol1
^ Abcdefghijklmnopqrstu vwxyz aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah aj ak al am an ao to aq ap ar at au av ax az ba egr bb bc bd be bg bh bi bj BF bk bl bm bn bo bp br bs bu bv bq bt bx pc results blood tests - normal ranges Bloodbook.Com
^ Ab Gardner MD, Scott R (April 1980). "Age and sex related reference intervals of eight components plasma from randomly selected adults in a Scottish town again. "J. Clin. Pathol. 33 (4): 3805. doi: 10.1136/jcp.33.4.380. PMID 7400337. PMC 1,146,084. http://jcp .bmj.com / cgi / pmidlookup? view = long & PMID = 7400337.
^ Abcd Finney H, Newman DJ, Price CP (January 2000). "Reference ranges for adult serum cystatin C, creatinine and predicted creatinine clearance." Ann. Clin. Biochem. 37 (Pt 1): 4959. doi: 10.1258/0004563001901524. PMID 10672373. http://acb.rsmjournals.com/cgi/pmidlookup?view=long&pmid=10672373.
^ Abcdefgh Molar values derived by multiplying the molar mass of 113.118 g / mol, and is divided by 10,000 to adapt g / L to mg / dL
Ab ^ MedlinePlus Encyclopedia Glucose test tolerance
^ Abc Derived molar values using the molar mass of 180g/mol
Slon abcdefghijk ^ S (09/22/2006). "Iron Serum." University of Illinois Medical Center. http://uimc.discoveryhospital.com/main.php?t=enc&id=1456. Retrieved on 2006-07-06.
Diagnostic Chemicals Limited Abcd ^> Iron Serum-SL test July 15, 2005
ABCDEFGHIJKLM ^ Derived from the values of molar mass mass 55.85mol1
^ Table 1 ab. Page 133. Clinical Chemistry 45, No. 1 1999 (stating 1.93.3 g / L)
^ Ab Derived by dividing the mass values with molar mass
Abcd ^ ferritin by: Mark Levin, MD, a hematologist and oncologist Newark, NJ. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network
Abcd ^ Derived from the mass values of molar mass of 450,000 mol1
^ ab Mitchell ML, Filippone MD, Wozniak TF (August 2001). "Metastatic carcinomatous cirrhosis and hepatic hemosiderosis in a patient heterozygous for the H63D genotype. Arch. Pathol. Laboratory. Med 125 (8): 10 847. PMID 11473464. http://journals.allenpress.com/jrnlserv/?request=get-abstract&issn=0003-9985&volume=125&page=1084.
^ Ab Diaz J, Tornel PL, Martinez P (July 1995). "Reference Intervals in the blood ammonia in healthy subjects, determined by micro-diffusion." Clin. Chem 41 (7): 1048. PMID 7600690.
Derivatives Abcd ^ molar values using the molar mass of 17.03 g / mol
Ab ^ Derived from the values of molar mass mass 63.55mol1
^ Ab derivative of mass with molar mass of 151kDa
^ Abcd Derived from the mass values of molar mass of 90.08 g / mol
^ Ab Derived mass values with molar mass of 88.06 g / mol
^ P Middleton, Kelly AM, Brown J, M Robertson (August 2006). "Agreement between arterial and central venous values for pH, bicarbonate, base excess, and lactate. "Emerg Med J 23 (8): 6224. doi: 10.1136/emj.2006.035915. PMID 16858095.
^ Abcdefghijkl Medical Education Division Brookside Associates -> ABG (Arterial Blood Gas) Retrieved on December 6, 2009
^ Ab Derived molar values using the molar mass of 1.01mol1
^ Abcdefgh Derived values by 0.133322 mmHg kPa / mmHg
Ab ^ Derived from the molar values using the molar mass of 44.010 g / mol
Abcd ^ Derived values molars using the molar mass of 61 g / mol
^ The reference band (albumin) in GPnotebook
Ab ^ Derived from the mass using the molecular weight of 65kD
^ Abcde Derived from the values of molar mass mass 585g/mol
Ab ^ Derived from the molar values using the molar mass of 585g/mol
^ Abcdefghijklmnopqrs Fachwrterbuch Kompakt Medizin ED / DE. Author: Jürgen Fritz-Nhring. Issue 2. Publisher: Elsevier, urban and FischerVerlag, 2004. ISBN 3437151207, 9783437151200. Length: 1288 pages
Abcd ^ GPnotebook reference range> (AST) Retrieved on December 7, 2009
Ab ^ GPnotebook creatine kinase
^ ABCDEFGHIJ South London Healthcare NHS Trust
^ The reference range (amylase) in GPnotebook
Ab ^ C-reactive protein GPnotebook
^ Ab 2730 Serum C-reactive protein values in diabetics with disease periodontal AR Choudhury, S. Rahman, Birdem, Diabetic Association of Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh. (Diabetics were not used to determine the intervals reference)
Abcd ^ Derived from the mass molar mass of 25 106 g / mol
^ Measurement of plasma levels of D-Dimer for the early diagnosis of stroke subtypes MD Walter ischemic Agen, Sergio Finazzi, MD, Luigi Steidl, MD; Biotti Maria Grazia, MD, Valentina Mera, MD; Melzi d'Eril GianVico, MD, Achille Venco, MD. Arch Intern Med 2002, 162:2589-2593.
^ JA Kline, GW Williams, J Hernandez-Nino (May 2005). "The D-dimer concentrations in normal pregnancy: new diagnostic thresholds are needed. "Clinical Chemistry 51 (5): 8259. doi: 10.1373/clinchem.2004.044883. PMID 15,764,641. http://www.clinchem.org/cgi/content/full/51/5/825.
Ab ^ Larsson L, Ohman S (November 1978). "Serum ionized calcium and corrected total calcium in borderline hyperparathyroidism. Clin. Chem 24 (11): 19 625. PMID 709 830. http://www.clinchem.org/cgi/pmidlookup?view=long&pmid=709830.
^ Abcd Derived molar values using the molar mass of 40.08 mol1
^ abc Derived from the mass values of molar mass of 40.08 mol1
^ F. Walter, PhD. Boro (2005). Medical Physiology: A Cellular and Molecular Approaoch. Elsevier / Saunders. ISBN 1-4160-2328-3. Page 849
^ Reference range for copper in GPnotebook
^ A b http://www.dlolab.com/PDFs/DLO-OCTOBER-2008-LAB-UPDATE.pdf
Derived Ab ^ molar values using the molar mass of 65.38 g / mol
Ab ^ Derived from the mass values using the molar mass of 65.38 g / mol
Ab ^ Derived values molars using the molar mass of 24.31/mol
Ab ^ Derived from the values of molar mass mass 24.31/mol
Adeva abcdefghijklmn ^ Nutritionals Canada> test Optimal values of blood Retrieved on July 9, 2009
^ Abcdef Derived from the values in mg / dl to mmol / l, divide by 89, according faqs.org: What are mg / dl and mmol l /? How to convert? Glucose? Cholesterol? Last updated July 21, 2009. Retrieved on July 21, 2009
Abc ^ Derived values mg / dl to mmol / l, divide by 39, according faqs.org: What are mg / dl and mmol l /? How to change? Glucose? Cholesterol? Last updated 21 July 2009. Retrieved on July 21, 2009
Abc ^ Reference range (cholesterol) in GPnotebook
^ Abcdefgh Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia, cholesterol (HDL and LDL) - plasma or serum Last Updated: Monday, August 6, 2007
^ What average cholesterol levels. American Heart Association. Retrieved on September 12, 2009
Abc ^ defghi Derived from the values in mmol / l (mg / dl), multiplied by 39, according faqs.org: What are mg / dl and l mmol /? How to convert? Glucose? Cholesterol? Last Update July 21, 2009. Retrieved on July 21, 2009
^ American Chemical Association Clinical HDL cholesterol
^ GP Notebook range> (detail, ca-125) Retrieved on January 5, 2009
Interpretations ^ ClinLab Navigator>> Test CA-125 Retrieved on January 5, 2009
J ^ ab Bjerner, Hgetveit A, Wold Akselberg K, et al. (June 2008). "Reference intervals for carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), CA125, MUC1, Alfa-feto-protein (AFP), neuron-specific enolase (NSE) and CA 19.9 of NORIP study. "Scandinavian journal of laboratory research clinical and 68: 112. doi: 10.1080/00365510802126836. PMID 18609108.
^ Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) in MedicineNet
^ The reference range of TSH Wars: What is "normal?" Who's wrong Who's right … By Mary Shomon, About.com. Updated: June 19, 2006. About.com disease Health and Status
^ Ab 2006 releases: Thyroid Imbalance? Target your contact numbers: Bryan Campbell American Association] of Endocrinologists Clinical
^ Ab Wars TSH Reference Range: What is "normal?" Who's wrong Who's right … By Shomon Mary, About.com. Updated: June 19, 2006
^ Ab Demers, Laurence M., Carole A. Spencer (2002). "LMPG: Laboratory Support for Diagnosis and Monitoring thyroid disease. "National Academy of Clinical Biochemistry (USA). Http: / / www.nacb.org / lmpg / thyroid_LMPG_PDF.stm. Retrieved 2007-04-13. - See Section 2. pre-analytical factors
^ ABCDEFGHIJ free T4, thyroxine, free, T4, Free UNC Health Care System
^ ABCDEFGHIJ Derived from the mass using the molar mass values of 776.87 g / mol
^ Abcdefghijklmn Table 4: Typical reference ranges for serum tests - Thyroid Disease Manager
Abcd ^ Euthyroid Patient with elevated serum free thyroxine George van der Watt1, a, David Berman and Peter Haarburger1
Abcd ^ Derived from the mass values using the molar mass of 650.98 g / mol
^ Ab Serum free T3, free T4 and TSH in healthy children Michele Cioffi, Gazzerro Patrizia, Maria Teresa Vietri, Magnetta Rosa, Durante, Adriana; Annamaria D'Auria, Giovanni Alfredo Puca, Anna Maria Molinari;
Ab ^ Andrology Australia: Your Health> Diagnostics low> testosterone
^ Abcd Derived from the mass values using the molar mass of 288.42g/mol
^ Abcdefg Derived molar values using the molar mass of 288.42g/mol
MedlinePlus Abcd ^> testosterone update: 3/18/2008. Updated by: Elizabeth H. Holt, MD, PhD, Yale University. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Conducted by: Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director
^ Abcdefghij reference range (FSH) GPnotebook. Retrieved on September 27, 2009
^ Abcdefgh values taken from day 1 after the LH: Establishment of detailed reference values for luteinizing hormone, follicle stimulating hormone, estradiol and progesterone during different phases of the menstrual cycle in the Abbott ARCHITECT analyzer. Reto Stricker, Rafael Eberhart, Marie-Christine Chevailler, Quinn A. Frank, Paul Bischof, and Rene Stricker. Clin Chem Lab Med 2006; 44 (7): 883 887 PMID: 16,776,638
^ Abcdef New York Hospital Queens> Services & Facilities> pathology of the patient> Analysis> New York Hospital Queens Diagnostic Laboratories Directory> Test reference> Ranges Retrieved November 8, 2009
^ ABCDEFGHIJ GPNotebook - reference range (estradiol) Retrieved on September 27, 2009
^ Abcdefghijkl Derived molar values using the molar mass of 272.38g/mol
Ab ^ Derived from the molar values using the molar mass 314.46 g / mol
Ab ^ Derived from the mass values with molar mass according to 4540g/mol proopiomelanocortin; NCBI - POMC> Retrieved on September 28, 2009
^ "Hormone adrenocorticotropic: "Normal. WebMD. 09/03/2006. http://children.webmd.com/adrenocorticotropic-hormone?page=2. Retrieved on 09/11/2008.
^ Derived from the molar values using the molar mass of 4540g/mol as proopiomelanocortin; NCBI -> POMC Retrieved on September 28, 2009
^ Abcd Biochemistry Reference Ranges of Good Hope Hospital Retrieved on November 8, 2009
Abcd ^ Derived from the molar values using the molar mass of 362 g / mol
^ Ab derivatives molar values using the mass molar of 9.4 kDa
^ Ab in Table 2: Aloia JF, Feuerman M, Yeh JK (2006). "The reference range for serum parathyroid hormone." Endocr Pract 12 (2): 13 744. PMID 16690460.
Ab ^ Derived from the mass values of molar mass of 9.4 kDa
^ Abcdef Derived from the values molars with molar mass 400.6 g / mol
^ Abcd Bender, David A. (2003). "Vitamin D". Nutritional biochemistry of vitamins. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. ISBN 0-521-80388-8. http://books.google.com.br/books?id=pxEJNs0IUo4C. Retrieved on December 10, 2008 through Google Book Search.
Abcd ^ Bischoff-Ferrari HA, Dietrich, T., Orava, HS, Hu, FB, Zhang, Y., Karlson, E., Dawson-Hughes, B. 2004. Higher levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D are associated with lower limb function over both active and inactive adults aged 60 +. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 80:752-758.
^ Abcd Reusch J, Ackermann H, K Badenhoop (May 2009). "The cyclical changes of vitamin D and PTH are regulated primarily solar radiation: analysis of five years of a German (50 ° N) of the population. "Horm. Metab. Res 41 (5): 4027. doi: 10.1055/s-0028-1128131. PMID 19241329.
^ Abcdefgh Letter: Calcium and vitamin D in preventing fractures. The data are not sufficient to demonstrate the ineffectiveness Alex Vasquez researcher. BMJ 2005; 331:108-109 (09 July), doi: 10.1136/bmj.331.7508.108-b.
^ Abcdefgh The doctor's doctor: Homocysteine
Derived ^ abcdefgh molar values using molar massof 135 g / mol
^ Abcdef Central Manchester University Hospitals -> Reference ranges Retrieved on July 9, 2009
^ University of Kentucky Chandler> Medical Center Clinical Laboratory Reference Guide Gama Retrieved April 28, 2009
^ Abcde Derived from the mass values with molar mass of 441 mol1
^ Abcdefg GPnotebook> B12 Retrieved on April 28, 2009
^ Ab training Derived molar values using the molar mass of 1355g/mol
Ab ^ Derived from the values of molar mass using mass 1355g/mol
Ab ^ Derived from the mass values of molar mass of 176 g / mol
Abc ^ for driving under the influence countries, see drunk driving law by country
^ Derived from the values of molar mass mass 46g/mol
^ Abcde Derived from the mass values 64 500 g / mol, according to Van Beekvelt MC, Colier WN, Wevers RA, Van Engelen BG (2001). "The performance of near infrared spectroscopy to measure the local consumption O2 and blood flow in skeletal muscle. J Appl Physiol 90 (2): 511 519. PMID 11160049.
Abcd ^ mass concentration obtained by using molar mass of 64 458 g / mol (Van Beekvelt MC, Colier WN, Wevers RA, Van Engelen BG (2001). "Performance of near infrared spectroscopy to measure consumption O2 and local blood flow in skeletal muscle. J Appl Physiol 90 (2): 511 519. PMID 11160049) .. 1 g / dL = 0.1551 mmol / L
^ Abcdefgh lymphomation.org Testing> Laboratories and Image>> complete blood count Retrieved on May 14, 2009
^ Abcdefghijklmnopqrstu Clinical Laboratory Medicine. By Kenneth D. McClatchey. Page 807.
Determination of monocyte count by hematology analyzers ^, the manual method and flow cytometry Polish population in the Central European Journal of Immunology 1-2/2006. (Centr Eur J Immunol 2006; 31 (1-2), 1-5) author: Elbieta Grska, Urszula Demkow, Roman Pikowski, Barbara Jakubczak, Dorota Matuszewicz, Jolanta Gawda, Wioletta Rzeszotarska Mary Wsik,
003 652 Ab ^ MedlinePlus Encyclopedia
^ Ab Retrieved on November 20, 2009
^ Miller AB, Green M, Robinson D (1983). "Simple rule for calculating normal erythrocyte sedimentation rate." Br Med J (Clin Res Ed) 286 (6361): 266. doi: 10.1136/bmj.286.6361.266. PMID 6402065.
^ Bttiger LE, Svedberg CA (1967). "The normal rate of sedimentation of erythrocytes and the age." Br Med J 2 (5544): 857. doi: 10.1136/bmj.2.5544.85. PMID 6020854.
Ab ^ Sipahi T, Kara C, B Tavila, Inci A, Oksal A March (2003). Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency: a cause of the disease is overlooked late hemorrhagic " newborn. J. Pediatr. Hematol. Oncol. 25 (3): 2745. doi: 10.1097/00043426-200303000-00019. PMID 12621252. http://www.jpho-online.com/pt/re/jpho/fulltext.00043426-200303000-00019.htm.
Ab ^ Derived from mass values with molar mass of 44324.5 g / mol
Ab ^ Derived from the molar values using the molar mass of 44324.5 g / mol
^ ABCDEFGHIJ The American Society of Clinical Sciences Laboratory Testing> Chemical> Immunoglobulins Retrieved on November 26, 2009
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The Complexity Of Automatic Transmission Fluid

Due to popular demand, the automatic transmission is far more commonly used in modern automobiles than the gearbox designs of the past. Most consumers will no longer tolerate these traditional, manual transmissions which require the constant labor of shifting with a clutch and lever. The automatic transmission is the primary source of power distribution between the vehicle’s engine and it’s wheels. Because it is used in the large majority of modern automobiles, both it’s importance and complexity grows with each new vehicle model’s design and production. The automatic transmission fluid used in these designs is no different. The many roles of lubricant, coolant, and hydraulic fluid require it to be as complex and precise as the component itself.

Automatic Transmission fluid, most simply, acts as any other oil in lubricating vital, internal parts from unnecessary metal on metal wear. The heat and friction created from gears and shafts during transmission use is often extremely intense. This means that it’s durability, viscosity index, and capacity to withstand those stresses between drain intervals must be more than just competent. Besides lubricating the internals of an automatic transmission, it’s fluid must flow through external lines to the vehicle’s radiator to be cooled and return to cool the component as well. Along with these other important roles, automatic transmission fluid must act as a hydraulic fluid, transferring engine power from the torque converter and throughout the many tiny passages in order to complete smooth gear changes or shifts. The ability to perform all of these tasks at once requires a complexity like no other automobile component fluid.

This complexity requires low volatility, precise viscosity levels, low compressibility, and a low foaming tendency among it’s many other requirements. These qualities are most easily found in the synthetic fluids created by engineers for superior, molecular uniformity and stability. Synthetic automatic transmission fluid can be created more specifically than conventional, petroleum based oil for it’s wide variety of required tasks. They also hold higher durability ratings and contain special, friction modifier additives which help performance under extreme stresses. Synthetic products, such as Amsoil’s synthetic universal automatic transmission fluid, can be used in a large number of vehicle applications and produce far better results than conventional, mineral based fluids. It provides higher levels of thermal and hydraulic stability and performs better under extreme, external temperature settings. Synthetic, automatic transmission fluid is quite simply a better application for the newer, more complex automatic transmissions currently being produced for consumer satisfaction.

Most vehicles built today use an automatic transmission rather than a manual gearbox because of higher consumer demand. Their design is becoming increasingly smaller and more complex to deliver smoother shifts and higher performance. The automatic transmission fluid used for lubrication and hydraulic purposes in these designs has become more necessary for their protection and correct operation than ever before.

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For over 25 years Vincent Peter Platania,Jr has been marketing, consulting and formulating high performance lubricants.Source for automatic transmission fluid, the World’s Best Synthetic Lubricants, Motor Oils AMSOIL and Filters

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