Abstract
Correct reference intervals are an important part of test results. As establishing own reference intervals is a very expensive task, the NORIP reference intervals are often transferred for use in Nordic laboratories. The NORIP reference interval on P-Albumin was here compared to current results for laboratories using the bromocresol purple (BCP) method for P-Albumin. External quality control reports were used to investigate the change in levels between the BCP and BCG methods on P-Albumin. An algorithm was built for extracting and isolating the laboratory's healthy subject population. The algorithm was used to extract test results from the laboratory information system. Parametric and non-parametric statistical methods were used to evaluate the P-Albumin test result populations. The indirect method used here clearly shows that the NORIP reference intervals for P-Albumin are not fit for the current bromocresol purple methods. The method was also used to suggest new reference interval limits.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | Scandinavian Journal of Clinical & Laboratory Investigation |
Vol/bind | 77 |
Udgave nummer | 6 |
Sider (fra-til) | 472-476 |
Antal sider | 5 |
ISSN | 0036-5513 |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - 2017 |