Reporting Molecular Results

Question 1

means examining the raw data to reach a conclusion about the quality or quantity of the analyte, not taking patient information into account

Answer 1

analytic interpretation

Question 2

reaching a conclusion about the implication about the results for the patient

Answer 2

clinical interpretation

Question 3

the range of results expected in the “normal” population

Answer 3

reference range

Question 4

encompasses the full range of the reported values

Answer 4

reportable range