A survey of total IgE reference intervals reported by Scandinavian and British medical laboratories - a need for harmonisation.
Erik Wilhelm VinnesIda Sofie Karlsen SlettenMarie Bjørbak AlnaesTorgeir StoraasAasne K AarsandPublished in: Scandinavian journal of clinical and laboratory investigation (2023)
This study demonstrates large variations in currently utilised IgE RIs by Scandinavian and British accredited laboratories and most report markedly lower RIs than those recommended by recent RI publications. Many laboratories likely utilise outdated RIs and should consider critically reviewing and updating their RIs.
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