Harmonization of Clinical Laboratory Test Results
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Laboratories may use different analytical methods that may not be harmonized, possibly with different units of reporting. We should not assume that the differing numbers can be directly compared especially if the transfer of results from the laboratory to the report recipient does not highlight differences in units of reporting or in assay methods in use. To Corresponding author: Jillian R. Tate Department of Chemical Pathology Pathology Queensland Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital Herston, QLD 4029 Australia Phone: 61-7-3646-0082 E-mail: [email protected]
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