Open AccessReference intervals for coagulation tests in adults with different ABO blood types
Author(s) -
Chen Zeliang,
Dai Xiaoqing,
Cao Jing,
Tan Xuerui,
Chen Shuying,
Yu Min
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
journal of clinical laboratory analysis
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.536
H-Index - 50
eISSN - 1098-2825
pISSN - 0887-8013
DOI - 10.1002/jcla.24269
Subject(s) - abo blood group system , partial thromboplastin time , medicine , prothrombin time , fibrinogen , coagulation , coagulation testing , reference range , thrombin time , gastroenterology , population , immunology , environmental health
Coagulation tests are affected by many factors, such as age, race, and gestation. Although coagulation test results vary by ABO blood type, reference intervals of different ABO blood groups remain to be determined. This study aims to investigate the reference ranges of coagulation tests for different ABO blood groups in the Han population in South China. Methods A retrospective study was conducted in the First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College. In all, 9600 individuals aged between 20 and 79 years were included. Coagulation tests, including prothrombin time (PT), international normalized ratio (INR), activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT), thrombin time, and fibrinogen, were performed. Results There was a significant difference in PT, INR, and aPTT among ABO blood groups. PT and INR varied slightly between ABO blood groups. There was a higher aPTT value in individuals in the O blood group than in those in non‐O blood groups, in both males and females across the included age range. No differences were found in thrombin time and fibrinogen between the ABO blood groups. Conclusion The study provides reference data on coagulation tests from ABO blood groups in South China. The established reference intervals specific to ABO blood type, sex, and age may improve clinical decisions based on coagulation tests.