Glossary term
Reference Intervals
Reference intervals are statistical ranges used by laboratories to interpret lab results, typically calculated using a 95% confidence interval from the population visiting the lab.
Definition
Reference intervals are statistical ranges used by laboratories to interpret lab results, typically calculated using a 95% confidence interval from the population visiting the lab.
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