Which of the following is true of a standard?

A. solution made from human serum having a known concentration of the same constituents measured in patient samples
B. reagent that has a long history of use in the laboratory
C. assayed biological specimen
D. chemical solution of a known concentration that can be used as a reference or calibration substance


Answer: D

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