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The use of reference values

I K Tan

    Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore
    |January 1, 1980
    PubMed
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    Accurate reference values for body fluid and tissue components are crucial for diagnosing diseases. Proper preparation and consideration of influencing factors are essential for reliable clinical chemistry interpretations.

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    Area of Science:

    • Clinical Chemistry
    • Biochemical Analysis
    • Medical Diagnostics

    Background:

    • Reference values for body fluid and tissue chemical components are essential for interpreting biochemical investigations.
    • These values help determine pathological states or abnormal metabolism from laboratory results.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the importance of proper preparation of reference values.
    • To emphasize the need to consider factors influencing reference value magnitude and distribution.
    • To underscore the role of clinical chemists in interpreting laboratory data.

    Main Methods:

    • Discussion on the factors influencing reference values.
    • Emphasis on the necessity of considering clinical information alongside laboratory data.

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  • Highlighting the role of clinical chemists in education and reporting.

    • Main Results:

    • Improperly prepared reference values can be misleading or of limited use.
    • Ignoring influencing factors can lead to misuse of reference data.
    • Comprehensive sets of reference values require integration with clinical information for accurate interpretation.

    Conclusions:

    • Reference values are indispensable guides in clinical chemistry.
    • Accurate preparation and interpretation considering all factors are vital for patient diagnosis and management.
    • Clinical chemists play a critical role in ensuring the proper use of reference values.