Population based reference intervals for common blood haematological and biochemical parameters in the akuapem north district.
Kwadwo A. Koram,Michael M Addae,J.C Ocran,Susan Adu-Amankwah,William O. Rogers,Francis Nkrumah +5 more
TL;DR: In comparison to reference values that are commonly used in Ghana, the haemoglobulin levels were lower, and liver function parameters higher, and calls for the need to establish site specific reference values applicable to the population.
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Abstract: Objectives: To estimate the reference intervals for commonly used blood haematology and biochemical parameters in an adult (18-55yrs) population of residents of Mampong Akuapem. Design: This was a population based cross sectional study of a randomly selected sample of the adult population of Mampong. The sample was selected from an updated census list of the Mampong area. Results: Median values (95% range) for measured parameters were established as follows: Haemoglobin, (males) 14.2 g/dl (females) 12.0 g/dl Alanine aminotransferase (ALT), (female) 19.6 U/L (males) 26.1 U/L and Creatinine, (males) 108 mmol/L (females) 93 mmol/L. Conclusion: In comparison to reference values that are commonly used in Ghana, the haemoglobulin levels from this study were lower, and liver function parameters higher. This could be a result of genetic or environmental differences and calls for the need to establish site specific reference values applicable to our population
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