The Biological Variation Data Critical Appraisal Checklist: A Standard for Evaluating Studies on Biological Variation

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Authors

Aasne K. Aarsand · Haukeland University Hospital

Thomas Røraas · Haraldsplass Diakonale Sykehus

Pilar Fernández–Calle · Spanish Society of Family and Community Medicine

Carmen Ricós · Spanish Society of Family and Community Medicine

Jorge Díaz–Garzón · Spanish Society of Family and Community Medicine

Niels Jonker · Canisius-Wilhelmina Ziekenhuis

Carmen Perich

Abstract

Application of BIVAC to BV publications identified deficiencies in required study detail and delivery, especially for statistical analysis. Those deficiencies impact the veracity of BV estimates. BV data from BIVAC-compliant studies can be combined to deliver robust global estimates for safe clinical application.

Topics & Keywords

Clinical Laboratory Practices and Quality Control Statistical Methods in Clinical Trials Health and Medical Research Impacts

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Partnerships for the goals

Publication Details

Published in: Clinical Chemistry

Volume 64, Issue 3, pp. 501-514

DOI: 10.1373/clinchem.2017.281808

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