Table 3 Comparison of data of TSH (mU/L) obtained regarding RI defined by the manufacturer (without segmentation by age), with the results of this study that redefined RI specific for age range
Results of TSH below RI (mU/L) | Results of TSH upper RI (mU/L) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Age ranges (y. old) | Defined by the manufacturer | With segmentation by age in this study | Difference* | Defined by the manufacturer | With segmentation by age in this study | Difference* |
< 60 | 0.4% | 0.8% | + 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.5% | - 0.2% |
60 - 79 | 0.4% | 2.1% | + 1.7% | 9.2% | 2.7% | - 6.5% |
≥ 80 | 0.4% | 0.8% | + 0.4% | 14.5% | 2.0% | - 12.5% |