The definition of reference ranges is a challenging task to all clinical laboratories. It is particularly worth mentioning the definition of their own ranges, the validation of data on reagent directions and the use of information available in medical literature as possibilities for the establishment of these ranges. The creation of their own ranges is undoubtedly the most desirable choice in most tests, inasmuch as it reflects the condition of the population on whom they will be applied on a daily basis, yet it is the most laborious and onerous. The validation of ranges offered by the reagent directions and the use of data from medical literature seem to be the most commonly used options in our country. The choice of appropriate reference ranges is essential so that clinical laboratories offer reliable information and physicians interpret the results correctly and choose the best approach towards the assisted population.
Reference ranges; Normal values; Clinical laboratory; Normality; Significance range
