Reference Intervals: Establishment, Use, and Pitfalls in Laboratory Medicine

Learn about reference intervals in laboratory medicine through this 49-minute webinar presented by Dr. Robert Müller, an experienced scientist in hematology and laboratory medicine. Explore the challenges laboratories face when working with manufacturer-provided reference intervals and discover how to establish appropriate intervals for specific laboratory populations. Master both direct and indirect methods for establishing reference intervals, with a practical focus on PTH (Parathyroid Hormone) as a case study. Gain insights into the factors affecting reference interval estimation, understand the fundamental concepts behind their establishment, and learn to differentiate between various methodological approaches. Benefit from Dr. Müller's extensive expertise, including his work with the IFCC Task Force on Global Reference Interval Database and the EFLM working group on Test Evaluation, to implement more accurate and population-appropriate reference intervals in laboratory practice.