Basis for Reference Ranges
The following table shows the basis for the reference ranges used throughout the Haematology A-Z test pages.
TYPES OF EXAMINATION/TECHNICAL FIELDS/ACTIVITIES |
BASIS FOR REFERENCE RANGE |
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Full blood count (WBC (with differential- Neutrophile,Lymphocyte, Monocyte, Eosinpophil, basophile), RBC, HB,PCV, MCV,MCH,MCHC,RDW,Platelets, Reticulocyte) |
S Mitchell Lewis,Barbara J Bain &Imelda Bates ( 2001) 9th edition Dacie and Lewis ( Practical Haematology) |
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Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) |
Dacie and Lewis |
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Infectious mononucleosis screen (IMS) |
From Kit insert- Acussay mono-Kit |
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Malaria screen - Thick and Thin film for microscopy |
Laboratory Diagnosis of Malaria, BCSH Guideline ( 2013) |
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Malaria screen - BINAX NOW® Malaria test |
Laboratory Diagnosis of Malaria, BCSH Guideline ( 2013) |
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Peripheral Blood film microscopy |
Dacie and Lewis |
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Peripheral Bone Marrow microscopy |
Dacie and Lewis |
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Urinary Haemosiderin |
Dacie and Lewis |
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Coagulation (clotting) screen - Prothrombin Time (PT), International Normalised ratio (INR), Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (APTT), Fibrinogen |
The reference ranges for coagulation screening tests are historical. Implemented and approved by previous consultant haematologist (RA). |
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D Dimer |
The reference ranges for coagulation screening tests are historical. Implemented and approved by previous consultant haematologist (RA) |
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Lupus Anticoagulant |
The reference ranges for coagulation screening tests are historical. Implemented and approved by previous consultant haematologist (RA) after completing a study of local patients. |
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Antithrombin Activity |
Imperial Hospitals Trust |
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Protein C Activity |
Imperial Hospitals Trust |
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Protein S (free) |
Kit insert- Sysmex UK |
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Haemaglobinopathy screen (HBOP) |
implemented by consultant Haematologist (RA) after completing a study of local patients |
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Glucose-6-Phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) |
implemented by consultant Haematologist (RA) after completing a study of local patients |