Reference intervals for common biochemistry laboratory tests in the Saudi population by a direct a priori method.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Reference intervals (RI) for biochemistry laboratory tests are now based on Caucasian rather than Saudi populations. Test parameters may vary because of race, lifestyle, population structure and geographic location.

Objectives

To establish reference intervals for common clinical chemistry laboratory tests for the Saudi population.

Design

Direct a priori method.

Setting

Tertiary care hospital.

Materials and methods

Blood samples were taken from 625 individuals aged from 2 to 87 years from different geographic areas for 93 biochemistry tests. RIs were established following the International Federation of Clinical Chemistry guideline.

Main outcome measure(s)

Reference values for common biochemistry lab tests.

Results

Ninety-three ag

SUBMITTER: Hu XL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6148986 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jan-Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature