Next-Generation Pediatric Reference Intervals: A Data-Driven Approach to Improve Clinical Decision-Making Based on Laboratory

Course overview

Accurate interpretation of pediatric test results continues to represent a recognized gap in laboratory medicine. High resolution, age-dependent reference intervals are essential for differentiating normal developmental variation from true pathology, yet conventional population-based approaches remain constrained by feasibility and ethical limitations. Novel indirect methods and large-scale, real-world datasets now offer viable pathways to improve accuracy, reduce bias, and increase applicability across diverse pediatric populations. This SelectScience webinar, presented by pediatric hemato-oncologist PD Dr. med. Jakob Zierk, equips participants with the competencies required to evaluate these methods and integrate data-driven pediatric intervals into clinical practice.