Comparison of four algorithms on establishing continuous reference intervals for pediatric analytes with age-dependent trend

Abstract Background Continuous reference intervals (RIs) allow for more precise consideration of the dynamic changes of physiological development, which can provide new strategies for the presentation of laboratory test results. Our study aimed to establish continuous RIs using four different simula...

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Main Authors: Kun Li, Lixin Hu, Yaguang Peng, Ruohua Yan, Qiliang Li, Xiaoxia Peng, Wenqi Song, Xin Ni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-06-01
Series:BMC Medical Research Methodology
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12874-020-01021-y