Normative data for paediatric lymphocyte subsets: A pilot study from western India.

ABSTRACT:

Background & objectives

Accurate diagnosis of immunodeficiencies requires a critical comparison of values with age-matched controls. In India, the existing reference values for rare lymphocyte subsets are currently not available and we rely on the data originating from other countries for the interpretation of the results. Furthermore, there is limited information on normal variation for these rare-subset parameters in Indian children. So, this study aimed to establish normative values for clinically important lymphocyte subsets in Indian children at different age groups.

Methods

148 children aged ≥16 yr were enrolled in this study. The study population included 61 per cent males and 39 per cent females and was divided into the following groups: cord blood (n=18), 0-6 months

SUBMITTER: Jodhawat N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10645029 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature