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Area of Science:

Clinical Biochemistry
Public Health
Epidemiology

Background:

Investigating serum uric acid (UA) distribution in healthy adults from China's coastal regions.
Evaluating the adequacy of existing reference intervals for UA levels.

Purpose of the Study:

To determine the observable distribution of serum uric acid levels.
To assess the suitability of current reference intervals for healthy adults in coastal China.
To establish and validate new reference intervals based on demographic factors.

Main Methods:

Analysis of serum uric acid levels in 20,786 healthy adult participants.
Stratification of participants into six groups based on gender and age due to skewed UA distribution.
Establishment and validation of reference intervals using the 95% confidence interval (P2.5 - P97.5).

Main Results:

Significant differences in serum UA levels were found between genders and across age groups (p < 0.05).
Overall reference intervals established: 238–488 µmol/L for males, 155–364 µmol/L for females.
Adjusting reference intervals based on gender and age significantly reduced the abnormality rate in males by 56.90%.

Conclusions:

Serum uric acid levels exhibit a 'right shift' across all age groups.
Clinical evaluation must consider the low-value UA population.
Optimized reference intervals and clinical decision levels are essential for accurate diagnosis and treatment.