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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-06-01
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Series: | BMC Medical Research Methodology |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12874-020-01021-y |