Establishing age and gender-specific serum creatinine reference ranges for Thai pediatric population.

ABSTRACT: Accurate assessment of kidney function in children requires age and gender-specific reference ranges for serum creatinine. Traditional reference values, often derived from adult populations and different ethnic backgrounds, may not be suitable for children. This study aims to establish specific reference ranges for serum creatinine in the Thai pediatric population, addressing the gap in localized and age-appropriate diagnostic criteria. This retrospective study analyzed serum creatinine levels from Thai children aged newborn to 18 years, collected from the Laboratory Information System of the Queen Sirikit National Institute of Child Health from January 2017 to December 2021. The Bhattacharya method was employed to establish reference ranges, considering different age groups and genders. T

SUBMITTER: Suwanrungroj S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10931469 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature