The largest reference range study for hematological parameters from Turkey: A case control study

Abstract

Objectives: Accurate, reliable laboratory reference ranges are essential for effective clinical evaluation and monitoring. We present robust reference ranges established for hematology parameters using the Sysmex XT2000i analyzer. Methods: Blood samples were taken from 17409 healthy adults (19 to 49 years, 51.4% men and 48.6% women) and routine hematology analysis performed. Patients were assessed as healthy on the basis of a medical history and routine medical examinations. Serum hematinic assays (vitamin B12, folate, iron and ferritin) were also analyzed in order to exclude the potential anemia existence. Results: There was a statistically significant difference (p

Keywords

• Complete blood count, hematology, reference range

The largest reference range study for hematological parameters from Turkey: A case control study

Öz

Amaç: Doğru, güvenilir laboratuvar referans aralıkları etkili klinik değerlendirme ve izleme için gereklidir. Biz hematoloji parametreleri için belirlenmiş mevcut referans aralıklarını Sysmex XT2000i analizörü kullanarak sunuyoruz. Yöntemler: kan örnekleri 17409 sağlıklı erişkinden (yaş aralığı, 19 ile 49 yıl arasında, %51,4 erkek ve %48,6 kadın) alındı ve rutin hematoloji analizi yapıldı. Hastalar, tıbbi geçmişleri ve rutin muayenelerine dayanarak sağlıklı olarak değerlendirildi. Serum hematinik testleri (vitamin B12, folat, demir ve ferritin) de çalışılarak potansiyel anemi varlığı hariç tutuldu. Bulgular: Kadın ve erkek arasında belirgin istatistiksel farklılık (p

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Tam kan sayımı, hematoloji, referans aralığı

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