Establishing Ghanaian adult reference intervals for hematological parameters controlling for latent anemia and inflammation.
Abigail S A BawuaKiyoshi IchiharaRosemary KeatleyJohn Arko-MensahYvonne Dei-AdomakohPatrick F Ayeh-KumiRajiv ErasmusJulius FobilPublished in: International journal of laboratory hematology (2020)
The LAVE effect on many hematological RIs indicates the need for deliberate secondary exclusion for proper derivation of RIs. Obvious differences in Ghanaian RIs compared to other countries underscore the importance of country-specific RIs for improved clinical decision-making.