Age-Specific Reference Intervals for Routine Laboratory Biochemical Tests in The Iranian Adolescent Girls

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

1 Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.

2 International UNESCO Center for Health-Related Basic Sciences and Human Nutrition, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.

3 Student Research Committee, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.

4 Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.

5 Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Mashhad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, Iran.

6 Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical sciences, Mashhad, Iran.

7 Department of Nutrition Sciences, Varastegan Institute for Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.

8 Brighton & Sussex Medical School, Division of Medical Education, Falmer, Brighton, Sussex BN1 9PH, UK.

9 Metabolic Syndrome Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.

Abstract

Introduction: For interpretation of the most common biochemical markers reference intervals (RIs) are widely considered and reported. Therefore, in this study, we aimed to determine age-specific RIs for some biochemical tests by removing and/or limiting critical gaps including sex, age group, geographical region, measurement device, and type of kits and reagents for routine laboratory biochemical variables in healthy adolescent girls aged 12-19 years.
Materials and Methods:  In this cross-sectional study a total of 1026 adolescent girl was recruited. According to the study aim, the levels of serum for some routine biochemical tests were measured on a BT-3000 auto-analyzer. On the basis of the non-parametric rank method and by use of CLSI Ep28-A3 guidelines, we determined age-specific RIs, including confidence interval 90%, under specific exclusion criteria.
Results: Age partitioning was required for none of the upper and lower limits of biochemical markers. All Serum biochemical tests concentration remained relatively constant throughout the age range. 
Conclusion: By removing and/or limiting critical gaps involved in reference values of biochemical tests, it has provided an important understanding of metabolic processes and it has facilitated clinical application to track different diseases better

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Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Medicine
Volume 10, Issue 4
December 2022
Pages 1052-1064

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