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Methods Inf Med 1991; 30(02): 138-144
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1634824
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Graphical Non-Linear Representation of Multi-Dimensional Laboratory Measurements in their Clinical Context

J. O. O. Hoeke
1   Department of Clinical Chemistry, University Hospital Dijkzigt, Rotterdam
,
E. S. Gelsema
2   Department of Medical Informatics, Erasmus University, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
,
R. W. WuIkan
1   Department of Clinical Chemistry, University Hospital Dijkzigt, Rotterdam
,
B. Leijnse
1   Department of Clinical Chemistry, University Hospital Dijkzigt, Rotterdam
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07 February 2018 (online)

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Abstract

A polygon-based graphical representation of laboratory test results using non-linear scaling is described. It is argued that the non-linearity of the scale and the use of colors in the representation facilitates interpretation of the test result in its relationship to the standard reference range and critical clinical decision levels. Preliminary results suggest that this representation may be fruitfully used to enhance the efficiency of the information transfer from the clinical chemistry laboratory to clinicians. Other applications, inside as well as outside the medical field, may easily be imagined.

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Clinical Laboratory - Graphical Representation
 

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