Reference intervals Flashcards
1
Q
Possible exclusion factors for a reference interval study
A
Fasting or non fasting
Genetic factors
Drugs
Pregnancy
Recent Illness
Exercise pattern
2
Q
Examples of possible subgroups requiring partitions for a reference interval study
A
Age
Fasting or non fasting
Diet
Stage of pregnancy
Sex
Tobacco use
3
Q
Preanalytic factors for reference interval studies
A
Subject prep
Prescription medications
Collection time
Sample storage
Stress
Food/beverage ingestion
4
Q
Analytic factors for reference interval studies
A
Precision
Accuracy
Lot-to-lot reagents
Linearity
Interference
Recovery
5
Q
Data may either be normally distributed or skewed
A
T. Gaussian or Nongaussian