Same principles as other analytes:

1 Consistency is a good thing

2 Units of measure should be ISO. In this case the authority is passed to IFCC/IUPAC. See 1966 decision. The appropriate unit is mol/ litre.

3 Arguments that depend on current or historical practice are trumped by (2). If (3) isn't trumped by (2) how can we ever make progress?

4 Ad hoc groups, special interest groups and professional societies should be involved in improving consistency but shouldn't oppose (2). They have a crucial role in managing transitions.

5 Preference (like plumage) don't enter into it.

Jonathan

On 28 Nov 2011, at 12:38, Mohammad Al-Jubouri wrote:

Dear All,

What people think about this and what is the preferred unit of reporting?

thanks

Mohammad

Dr. M A Al-Jubouri, MB ChB, MSc, FRCP Edin, FRCPath
Consultant Chemical Pathologist

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