Normal Ranges
Normal ranges for each analyte are statistically
developed by taking the mean
± 2 S.D.
Definition:
The mean =
12.83
Using our data for hemoglobin:
The S.D. =
0.48
Then
± 2 S.D.
=
0.96
The Normal range would then be:
12.83 + 0.96 = 13.79 or
14
12.83 - 0.96 = 11.89 or
12
12 mg/dL – 14 mg/dL