Reference values of thirty-one frequently used laboratory markers for 75-year-old males and females

  • Ingvar Ryden
  • Lars Lind
  • Anders Larsson

Abstract

Background. We have previously reported reference values for common clinical chemistry tests in healthy 70-year-old males and females. We have now repeated this study 5 years later to establish reference values also at the age of 75. It is important to have adequate reference values for elderly patients as biological markers may change over time, and adequate reference values are essential for correct clinical decisions.

Methods. We have investigated 31 frequently used laboratory markers in 75-year-old males (n = 354) and females (n = 373) without diabetes. The 2.5 and 97.5 percentiles for these markers were calculated according to the recommendations of the International Federation of Clinical Chemistry.

Results. Reference values are reported for 75-year-old males and females for 31 frequently used laboratory markers.

Conclusion. There were minor differences between reference intervals calculated with and without individuals with cardiovascular diseases. Several of the reference intervals differed from Scandinavian reference intervals based on younger individuals (Nordic Reference Interval Project).

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Published
2012-02-03
How to Cite
Ryden I., Lind L., & Larsson A. (2012). Reference values of thirty-one frequently used laboratory markers for 75-year-old males and females. Upsala Journal of Medical Sciences, 117(3). https://doi.org/10.3109/03009734.2011.644873
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