Age and gender specific pediatric reference intervals for aldolase, amylase, ceruloplasmin, creatine kinase, pancreatic amylase, prealbumin, and uric acid.
Author(s): Clifford SM, Bunker AM, Jacobsen JR, Roberts WL
Publication: Clin Chim Acta, 2011, Vol. 412, Page 788-90
PubMed ID: 21238443 PubMed Review Paper? No
Purpose of Paper
Conclusion of Paper
Studies
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Study Purpose
The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of gender and age on aldolase, amylase, pancreatic amylase, ceruloplasmin, creatine kinase, prealbumin, and uric acid levels in pediatric serum specimens.
Summary of Findings:
Aldolase was significantly higher in 6-8 year old females and lower in 12-17 year old females than in age matched males. Creatine kinase was significantly higher in males than females for every age group except 6-8 year olds. Ceruloplasmin and pancreatic amylase were significantly higher while prealbumin and uric acid were significantly lower in females than males in the older age groups (12-14 y and/or 15-17 y). Amylase showed no significant differences based on gender for any age group.
Biospecimens
Preservative Types
- None (Fresh)
Diagnoses:
- Normal
Platform:
Analyte Technology Platform Protein Clinical chemistry/auto analyzer Small molecule Clinical chemistry/auto analyzer Pre-analytical Factors:
Classification Pre-analytical Factor Value(s) Preaquisition Patient gender Female
Male
Preaquisition Patient age 6 m-2 y
3-5 y
6-8 y
9-11 y
12-14 y
15-17 y