Ethnic differences in laboratory results
Van Noord, C.; Berghout, A.
Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Geneeskunde 156(12): A4404
2012
ISSN/ISBN: 1876-8784 PMID: 22436525 Document Number: 663054
Over the years the Netherlands has become a country with a population comprising over 20% of immigrants. Immigrants differ from natives in both biological and cultural aspects, amongst others in laboratory results, but also in level of participation in clinical trials, and treatment outcomes. It is important for physicians to keep these differences between ethnic groups in mind. The authors argue that specific reference ranges for subgroups should be established.