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Overjanje referenčnih vrednosti tumorskega označevalca za prostato specifičnega antigena po starostnih skupinah
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Abstract
Referenčni intervali so najpogosteje uporabljeno orodje za interpretacijo laboratorijskih rezultatov. Na podlagi referenčnih intervalov se zdravnik odloči o morebitnem potrebnem zdravljenju pacienta, zato je doslednost pri določanju referenčnih vrednosti še posebej pomembna. Po definiciji referenčni intervali predstavljajo 95% vseh vrednosti, izmerjenih pri zdravih preiskovancih. Praviloma naj bi vsak laboratorij izvedel svojo študijo določanja referenčnih intervalov, ki ustrezajo njegovi lokalni populaciji in metodi določanja analita. To za večino laboratorijev predstavlja velik izziv, saj je taka raziskava kompleksna ter časovno in finančno zahtevna. Dobrodošla alternativa temu je overjanje referenčnih vrednosti, pridobljenih s strani nekega zunanjega vira. Postopek overjanja opisujejo smernice Inštituta za klinične in laboratorijske standarde (CLSI). V naši magistrski nalogi smo izvedli raziskavo overjanja referenčnih intervalov za tumorski označevalec za prostato specifični antigen (PSA) po starostnih skupinah. Določanje njegove koncentracije se uporablja za namen presejanja, spremljanje zdravljenja ter spremljanje napredovanja raka prostate. S starostjo se vrednosti PSA normalno povečujejo, zato je smiselna vpeljava referenčnih intervalov po starosti. Z uvedbo le-teh pripomoremo k izboljšanju občutljivosti preiskave in posledično k zgodnejšemu odkrivanju raka pri mlajših moških. Pri starejših je incidenca raka prostate zelo visoka, vendar pa je velika večina teh nenevarnih in nimajo vpliva na kvaliteto življenja pacienta. S spremljanjem vrednosti PSA se tako izognemo nepotrebnim invazivnim preiskavam in se jih poslužimo šele ob možnem napredovanju bolezni. Povišane vrednosti PSA lahko nakazujejo na raka prostate ali pa na enega izmed mnogih benignih vzrokov. Za boljši diagnostični pomen preiskave se priporoča izvedba dodatnih analiz kot so npr. merjenje koncentracije prostega PSA ter določitev razmerja prosti/celokupni PSA. Našo raziskavo smo izvedli v Laboratoriju za analitiko hormonov in tumorskih označevalcev Kliničnega inštituta za klinično kemijo in biokemijo. Sledili smo standardu CLSI smernic, ki predpisuje določanje koncentracije PSA pri vsaj 20-ih prostovoljcih za vsako starostno skupino. Na podlagi apriori definiranih vključujočih in izključujočih dejavnikov smo sestavili našo referenčno populacijo, pridobljene rezultate statistično analizirali ter dokazali uspešnost overjanja referenčnih vrednosti za vse starostne skupine. S tem smo potrdili, da so referenčne vrednosti proizvajalca reagentov primerne za prevzem v naš laboratorij.

Language:Slovenian
Keywords:Referenčne vrednosti, za prostato specifični antigen, overjanje referenčnih vrednosti po starostnih skupinah
Work type:Master's thesis/paper
Organization:FFA - Faculty of Pharmacy
Year:2022
PID:20.500.12556/RUL-139507 This link opens in a new window
Publication date in RUL:03.09.2022
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Language:English
Title:Verification of age specific reference ranges for prostate specific antigen tumor marker
Abstract:
Reference ranges are the most commonly used tool for laboratory test result interpretation. They represent the foundation for doctor's decision whether or not the patient is in need of treatment, which is why its determination is particularly important. Reference ranges are defined as 95% of values of healthy individuals. In principle, each laboratory should establish its own reference ranges that correspond to its local population and methodology. This represents a great challenge for many laboratories as such research is very complex and time and financially demanding. A great alternative is to verify reference ranges, provided from some external source. The guidelines for this process were issued by Clinical and Laboratory Standard Institute (CLSI). In our master’s thesis we conducted a study of verifying age specific reference ranges for tumour marker prostate specific antigen (PSA), which is used for screening, treatment monitoring and monitoring of prostate cancer progression. PSA levels are increasing gradually with age which is why it makes sense to establish reference ranges according to age. With age specific reference range establishment, we increase the sensitivity of the test which consequently helps with earlier detection of prostate cancer in younger men. In the elderly, prostate cancer is quite common, however most of prostate cancers are not dangerous and have no impact on patient’s quality of life. By monitoring the PSA levels closely, we can avoid non-necessary invasive examinations and do them only if the disease progresses. Elevated levels of prostate specific antigen can indicate prostate cancer or also one of many benign causes. To achieve better diagnostic value of determining PSA, it is recommended to carry out additional analyses, such as measuring the concentration of free prostate specific antigen and determining the free/total PSA ratio. Our research was carried out in Laboratory for the analysis of hormones and tumour markers of the Clinical institute for clinical chemistry and biochemistry. The study was conducted according to CLSI guidelines. We used a standard procedure that assumes PSA determination in at least 20 volunteers of each age group. Our reference population was formed by following apriori defined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Reference values obtained were statistically analysed. Verification of age specific reference ranges for PSA was successful thus we confirmed they are suitable to be transferred to our laboratory.

Keywords:Reference range, prostate specific antigen, verification of age specific reference ranges

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