Variation in measuring and reporting serum indices and the effect on clinical practice
The presence of hemoglobin (hemolysis), bilirubin (icterus) and lipids (lipemia) in serum can affect the measurement and reporting of many clinical chemistry laboratory test results. This is not only in the validity of the test results themselves, but also whether a result is, or should be, reported. Quality assurance of serum indices is not as […]