Title: Explain the concept of determining reference ranges in medical laboratory testing.
Course: Medical Laboratory Technology I (14102-I) > Section: Exploring Foundations in Medical Laboratory Technology

Explanation should include that

- reference ranges are determined by statistical calculations based on a large cross section of the population
- results outside the reference range suggest possible disease states
- reference ranges vary based on the methodology used.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why are reference range calculations important in disease diagnosis?
- How are reference ranges determined?
- What is the difference between method reference ranges (control ranges) and patient reference ranges (normal values)?