AmpathChat 85 - To Act or Not? Changes to Adult FBC Reference Intervals Explained

Full Blood Count (FBC)

In June 2023, Ampath adopted a new set of reference intervals applicable to Full Blood Counts (FBCs) performed on adults. The rationale for the change was to ensure that reference intervals are as representative as possible of our diverse South African population whilst continuing to comply with local and international standards, namely South African National Accreditation System (SANAS) and Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI).... Read more