Abbreviation
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Diam. |
Definition in words
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Two times radius of component B |
Definition by equation
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Systematic terms
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Diameter of component B in system 1 |
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Result type
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Rational scale |
- Value sets are positive numerical values
- Algebraic operations are allowed (a=nb; a≠nb)
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Numerical values from 0-∞ |
Unit
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µm, mm, m, etc. |
Non-recommended term
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d, D |
Reference
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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. |
Laboratory field
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Examples
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Allergology
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Generic abbreviated
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NPU22170 Skin(spec.)—Bee venom induced papule; diam.(proc.) = ? mm |
| Full result |
NPU22170 Skin(specification)—Bee venom induced papule; diameter(procedure) = 13 mm |
| Abbreviated result |
NPU22170 Skin(spec.)—Bee venom induced papule; diam.(proc.) = 13 mm |
| Written expression |
The diameter of Bee venom induced papule of Mr. Smith’s skin on right arm is [13] mm. The measurement is performed according to procedure defined by the laboratory. |
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Equation
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Notes
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The lateralization and anatomical topography must be specified by the laboratory in the patient journal. |
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 |
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Kind-of-property
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Nominal kind-of-property
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Kind-of-quantity
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Unitary kind-of-quantity
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Rational unitary kind-of-quantity
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 |
Diameter |
Term established |
