How Reliable is Laboratory Testing?

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Introduction | Key Concepts | Quality Control | Role of Testing | Conclusion | Sources

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Making Sense of Testing: A guide to why scans and health tests for well people aren’t always a good idea. London: Sense About Science, 2008.

Fraser CG (1986) ‘Interpretation of Clinical Chemistry Laboratory Data’ Oxford: Blackwell Scientific Publications.

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