What term is used to describe a result significantly outside the reference range that may represent a pathophysiologic condition?

a. Reference range
b. Biological reference intervals
c. Expected value
d. Critical test value


ANS: D
A critical test value is a result significantly outside the reference range and represents a patho-physiologic condition. A critical value may be potentially life threatening unless corrective action is taken promptly.

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