Reference intervals for common tests of liver function,electrolytes and blood cell analysis of Chinese adults

For decades,there have been no systematic studies on the reference intervals of Chinese populations.With the support of the Ministry of Health,the Chinese Society of Laboratory Medicine launches a research project investigating the Chinese reference intervals for common clinical laboratory tests.Up to now,the first batch of reference intervals for common liver function,electrolytes and blood cell analysis have been published in forms of healthy professional standards.Medical institutions are suggested to use these new reference intervals in clinical practice. (Chin J LabMed,2013,36:393-394) Key words: Reference interval; Liver function tests; Electrolytes; Blood cells