The Reference Interval Is Determined By

question 8

Multiple Choice

The reference interval is determined by:

• A) using a standardized reagent to establish the highest and lowest concentrations that can be measured by an instrument or test system.
• B) measuring an analyte in samples from a large number of healthy people, using the same instrument or test system.
• C) the period of time between the acquisition and testing of a sample.
• D) the difference in concentration between the highest and lowest standards used in the standard curve.

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