1. Introduction: A Single Number Does Not Tell the Whole Story Imagine that you receive a laboratory test report and see that your hemoglobin value is given as a single number. What does this number mean on its own? Is it high, low, or exactly as it should be? The truth is...

Why Every Laboratory Should Calculate Its Own Reference Intervals The Importance of Lab-Specific Reference IntervalsEstablishing laboratory-specific reference intervals is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. While using standardized or manufacturer-provided ranges may seem convenient, doing so introduces significant clinical and operational risks.Below, we explore the consequences of not using lab-specific...