PATRICIA MERKEL, MS
CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL COLORADO
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO
Aurora, Colorado
Primary Audience: Phlebotomists, Laboratory Technologists, Laboratory Directors
Secondary Audience: Pathologists, Clinical Scientists (Includes all sub-specialty areas), Students, Pathologist Assistants, Residents, and Students
Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:
· describe the changes in components of the immune system from birth to adult;
· describe how reference ranges are established;
· explain the importance of using age-appropriate reference ranges; and
explain the challenges of developing age-specific reference ranges.