The scope included laboratory demographics (location, size/throughput, and network), RIs in use for the full blood count and selected derived parameters, their frequency of revision, source and statistical approach for derivation.
With respect to response to IVIG, several studies have reported laboratory and demographic predictors associated with IVIG failure [6], [7], [8].
Table 1 summarizes the clinical, laboratory and demographic characteristics of the study participants.
This was a retrospective sentinel hospital surveillance study using available clinical, laboratory and demographic data.
Differences in laboratory and demographic data between groups were tested using the Mann-Whitney test.
Once Hafnia alvei isolates were identified, basic laboratory and demographic information was obtained from the regional laboratory information system (PathNet Classic version 306, Cerner, Kansas City, MO).
Clinical and laboratory data (demographic characteristics, comorbidities, causative organisms, antibiotic susceptibilities, biochemical analysis, empirical antibiotic therapy and outcomes) on all patients were collected using a computer-assisted protocol.
We analyzed data from 19 of the most recently available (as of May 2011) NHANES laboratory and demographic files, corresponding to 2001 2002 (1 chemical), 2003 2004 (162 chemicals), and 2007 2008 (65 chemicals) [ 11- 14].
From the six studies, only laboratory and demographic data of the included participants were received by the investigators and all other information was blinded.
Relevant laboratory, socio-demographic, anthropometric and clinical data were then recorded onto a case report form.
