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Hematological and iron-related analytes--reference data for persons aged 1 year and over: United States, 1988-94

Joseph G Hollowell1, Onno W van Assendelft, Elaine W Gunter

  • 1University of Kansas Medical Center, USA.

Vital and Health Statistics. Series 11, Data From the National Health Survey
|March 24, 2005
PubMed

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This study provides national reference values for blood (hematologic) and iron analytes in the U.S. population. These estimates, based on NHANES III data, are crucial for clinical and research comparisons.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Clinical Chemistry
  • Hematology

Background:

  • The U.S. population's health and nutritional status is monitored through national surveys.
  • Establishing reference ranges for hematologic and iron-related analytes is essential for accurate health assessments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present national estimates of hematologic and iron-related analytes.
  • To provide these estimates stratified by age, sex, and race/ethnicity.
  • To establish reference values for the U.S. population aged 1 year and over.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of data from the third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III), conducted from 1988-1994.
  • Inclusion of laboratory test results from 26,372 participants in the civilian noninstitutionalized U.S. population.
  • Calculation of statistical measures including mean, standard error of the mean, median, and percentiles.

Main Results:

  • National estimates for hematologic and iron-related analytes are presented for the U.S. population (1988-1994).
  • Laboratory values are provided with mean, standard error of the mean, median, and percentile distributions.
  • Percentage distributions of these analytes are also included.

Conclusions:

  • The presented data offer vital reference values for hematologic and iron analytes.
  • These reference values are applicable for clinical diagnostics and longitudinal health studies.
  • The findings support ongoing health monitoring and research in the U.S.
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