Haematological and Biochemical Reference Values for Healthy Population of Maferinyah Rural Community in Guinea.

ABSTRACT: Guinea's reference ranges for biological parameters rely on those of Caucasian values. Variability in reference ranges according to the context is well-documented. We conducted this study for the purpose of future malaria clinical trials that assess the efficacy and safety of malaria drugs. A repeated cross-sectional study was carried out, in an apparently healthy cohort population. Surveys took place in Maferinyah rural community, which is located at 75 km from the capital. The 2.5^th and 97.5^th percentiles were determined nonparametrically and stood for reference intervals. Reference values were determined separately for males and females according to ranges of age (6-10 years of age; 11-15 years of age; 16-45 years of age). Differences between genders were tested us

SUBMITTER: Beavogui AH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7421051 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature