Definition in words
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Component B in system 1 is assigned a clarity category |
Systematic terms
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Clarity of component B in system 1 |
Result type
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Nominal descrption |
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- Algebraic operations are not allowed
- Possible comparison of value sets (a=b; a≠b)
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Special rule(s) in the NPU syntax
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“Procedure” is stated in the specification to the kind-of-property in the NPU definition
“Procedure” indicates that the measurement procedure must be stated somewhere else than the NPU code and there may be difficulties in comparing values for the same NPU code.
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Reference
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- Nordin G, Dybkaer R, Forsum U, Fuentes-Arderiu X, Pontet F. Vocabulary on nominal property, examination, and related concepts for clinical laboratory sciences (IFCC-IUPAC Recommendations 2017). Pure and Applied Chemistry. 2017:23.
- Ferard G, Dybkaer R, Fuentes-Arderiu X. Compendium of Terminology and Nomenclature of Properties in Clinical Laboratory Sciences : Recommendations 2016. 1 ed: Royal Society of Chemistry; 2016. 182 p. Doi:10.1039/9781782622451.
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Laboratory field
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Examples
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Clinical Chemistry
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Example 1
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Generic abbreviated form |
NPU20196 U—Urine; clarity(proc.) = ? |
Full form with a result |
NPU20196 Urine—Urine; clarity(procedure) = cloudy (turbid) |
Abbreviated form with a result |
NPU20196 U—Urine; clarity(proc.) = cloudy (turbid) |
Written expression |
The clarity of Mrs. Smith’s Urine is [cloudy (turbid)], according to a clarity category defined by the laboratory. The examination is perfomed according to a procedure defined by the laboratory. |
Reproduction and Fertility
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Example 2 |
Generic abbreviated form |
NPU03407 Pt—Semen; clarity(proc.) = ? |
Full form with a result |
NPU03407 Patient—Semen; clarity(procedure) = clear |
Abbreviated form with a result |
NPU03407 Pt—Semen; clarity(proc.) = clear |
Written expression |
The clarity of Mr. Smith’s Semen is [clear], according to a clarity category defined by the laboratory. The examination is perfomed according to a procedure defined by the laboratory. |
Reference
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NPU database, https://www.ifcc.org/ifcc-scientific-division/sd-committees/c-npu/npusearch/ and http://www.labterm.dk/default.aspx |
Reference
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- Dybkaer R. Concept system on ‘quantity’: formation and terminology. Accredit Qual Assur. 2013;18(3):253-60.
- Dybkaer R. ISO terminological analysis of the VIM3 concepts ‘quantity’ and ‘kind-of-quantity’. Metrologia. 2010;47(3):127-34.
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Date |
Term |
Note |
1996-01-01 |
Clarity |
Term established |