학술논문
Are commonly used paediatric reference intervals for water and electrolyte balance appropriate for clinical use?
Document Type
Article
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Subject
*TEST validity
*PEDIATRIC nursing
*PRIMARY care
*CREATININE
*SODIUM in the body
*POTASSIUM in the body
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ISSN
0004-5632
Abstract
The article presents a study on the validity of paediatric reference intervals for clinical use. The study evaluated the laboratory database of renal profiles of children patients of primary care and observed the sodium results, potassium, and creatinine concentrations of the patients. Result shows that sodium concentrations, creatinine, and potassium were lower for infants from 1-5 years of age. It suggests that the reference was too broad and more appropriate paediatric ranges are needed.