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ArticleScientific reports2025

Hematological reference intervals for adult population of Debre Berhan town, North East Ethiopia.

Amanuel Kelem, Getabalew Engidaye, Bedasa Addisu, Befikad Mandefro, Bisrat Birke Teketelew, Dereje Mengesha Berta, Zewudu Mulatie, Yemataw Gelaw, Tiruneh Adane, Aster Tsegaye

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Amanuel KelemDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Asrat Woldeyes Health Science Campus, Debre Berhan University, Debre Berhan, Ethiopia. amanuelkelem@gmail.com.
Getabalew EngidayeDepartment of Medical Laboratory Science, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Debre Berhan University, Debre Berhan, Ethiopia.
Bedasa AddisuDepartment of Medical Laboratory Science, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Debre Berhan University, Debre Berhan, Ethiopia.
Befikad MandefroDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Asrat Woldeyes Health Science Campus, Debre Berhan University, Debre Berhan, Ethiopia.
Bisrat Birke TeketelewDepartment of Hematology and Immunohematology, School of Biomedical and Laboratory Sciences, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.
Dereje Mengesha BertaDepartment of Hematology and Immunohematology, School of Biomedical and Laboratory Sciences, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.
Zewudu MulatieDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wollo University, Dessie, Ethiopia.
Yemataw GelawDepartment of Hematology and Immunohematology, School of Biomedical and Laboratory Sciences, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.
Tiruneh AdaneDepartment of Hematology and Immunohematology, School of Biomedical and Laboratory Sciences, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.
Aster TsegayeDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

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Abstract

Accurate hematological reference intervals are critical for proper disease diagnosis and patient management. However, many Ethiopian laboratories rely on reference intervals derived from Western populations, which may not reflect the genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors of the local population. This study aimed to establish locally derived hematological reference intervals for adults in Debre Berhan town, North East Ethiopia. A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted in Debre Berhan town Northeast Ethiopia, from May to July 2024. Two hundred forty (120 male, 120 female) apparently healthy adults were recruited using convenient sampling. Sociodemographic data were collected via Interviewer-administered pre-tested questionnaire through KoBoToolbox. Aseptically collected venous blood samples were analyzed for hematological parameters using a Mindray 5150 analyzer. Data were analyzed using Stata version 17; the 2.5th and 97.5th percentiles were used to determine RIs, and the Mann-Whitney U test was used to assess gender-based differences, with statistical significance set at p < 0.05. The established 95% hematological reference intervals (2.5th-97.5th percentile) were: WBC (3.2-9.5 × 10

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Hematologic TestsAdolescentAdultAgedCross-Sectional StudiesEthiopiaFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedReference ValuesYoung AdultDebre BerhanEthiopiaHematologyReference interval

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