We are aware that some laboratories are reporting null results ("0") for the AKI warning stage result without an interpretive comment
This is potentially dangerous and is poor practice. The best practice document (link below) suggests that, ideally, null results should not be reported.
If this is not possible, a clear interpretive comment, preferably agreed with service users, should accompany the report containing a null result.
https://www.thinkkidneys.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/AKI-Warning-Algorithm-Best-Practice-Guidance-final-publication-0112141.pdf
Dr Robert Hill
Consultant Clinical Biochemist
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