Journal article
Statistical methods used in the calculation of geriatric reference intervals: a systematic review
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Geriatric reference intervals (RIs) are not commonly available and are rarely used. It is difficult to select a reference population from a cohort with a high degree of morbidity. Also important are the statistical approaches used to determine health-associated reference values. It is the aim of this study to examine the statistical methods used in the calculation of geriatric RIs.
METHODS: A search was conducted on EMBASE and …
Authors
Arseneau E; Balion CM
Journal
Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine, Vol. 54, No. 3, pp. 377–388
Publisher
De Gruyter
Publication Date
March 2016
DOI
10.1515/cclm-2015-0420
ISSN
1434-6621