Reference intervals for common clinical chemistry parameters in healthy adults of Northeast Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Clinical chemistry reference intervals are important tools for health evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis and monitoring adverse events. Currently used reference intervals in most African countries including Ethiopia are mainly derived from Western populations, despite studies reporting differences that could lead to incorrect clinical decisions. The aim of this study was to establish reference intervals for commonly used clinical chemistry parameters for healthy adults in Northeast Ethiopia.

Methods

A community based cross-sectional study was conducted among 328 apparently healthy adults between the ages of 18 and 57 years. Blood samples were collected for clinical chemistry analysis using Dirui CS-T240 auto-analyzer and serological testing to screen the population.

SUBMITTER: Fiseha T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9629653 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature