Siemens Healthineers helps you meet the challenges involved in establishing reference intervals for tests performed in the pediatric setting. We have conducted extensive studies to establish clinically relevant pediatric reference intervals for many disease states on Siemens Healthineers systems, including Atellica® Solution, ADVIA Centaur®, and Dimension® EXL™ systems. Benefits include:
- Accurately determined reference intervals using robust statistically sound studies and well-characterized healthy populations for proper clinical interpretation of pediatric lab results
- Increased lab efficiency and cost effectiveness by use of established pediatric reference intervals*
- Improved workflow through optimized processing of pediatric samples with minimal sample volume requirements
Developing accurate reference intervals is often impeded by limited availability of samples from healthy pediatric populations. Fast, accurate results with appropriate age-specific reference intervals from the laboratory can help physicians diagnose and determine treatment in a timely manner. Siemens Healthineers is committed to providing these reference intervals and supporting initiatives to protect the lives of our most vulnerable patients.
Reference intervals are essential tools used by clinicians to interpret laboratory tests results to determine whether a patient is healthy or unhealthy. Recognition that separate reference intervals are needed for children and adolescents from adults has presented many challenges for laboratory scientists.
Total bilirubin is formed by the breakdown of hemoglobin by the liver. In newborns, particularly those born prematurely, increased bilirubin is often due to the immature liver being unable to produce the enzyme needed to breakdown the bilirubin. If bilirubin accumulates to toxic levels, the newborn is at risk for brain damage and other complications.
Pediatric Reference Intervals Reference Guide
Fast, accurate results with appropriate age-specific reference intervals from the laboratory can help physicians diagnose and determine treatment in a timely manner. Siemens Healthineers is committed to providing these reference intervals and supporting initiatives to protect the lives of our most vulnerable patients.
