Establishment of reference intervals for hematological parameters of adult population in the western region of Saudi Arabia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Most of hematology laboratories in Saudi Arabia utilize the reference intervals (RIs) provided by instrument manufacturers. This study aimed to define RIs of hematological parameters for adult population in the western region of Saudi Arabia and to explore their specific features from an international perspective.

Method

This study was conducted according to the harmonized protocol of IFCC Committee on RIs and Decision Limits. Blood samples collected from 409 healthy Saudi males and females adults were analyzed for complete blood count (CBC) by using Cell-Dyn Sapphire analyzer and for iron profile by using Architect analyzers. The needs for RIs partitioned by sex and age was based on standard deviation ratio (SDR) and/or bias ratio (BR). RIs were derived parametri

SUBMITTER: Borai A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9907849 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature