Synonym
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Volume flow rate, mean volume rate, volume rate of flow |
Abbreviation
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Vol.rate |
Definition in words
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Change of volume of component B divided by the difference of time in system 1 |
Definition by equation
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Result type
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Rational scale |
- Value sets are positive numerical values (a=nb; a≠nb)
- Algebraic operations are allowed
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Numerical values from 0-∞ |
Unit
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µL/s, ml/s, L/min, etc. |
Non-recommended term
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Volume flux, flux, flow, discharge, flow rate, discharge rate, volume per unit time |
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.
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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
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NPU28812 Kidn.—Glomerular filtration; vol.rate = ? mL/min |
Full result |
NPU28812 Kidneys—Glomerular filtration; volume rate = 120 mL/min |
Abbreviated result |
NPU28812 Kidn.—Glomerular filtration; vol.rate = 120 mL/min |
Written expression |
The volume rate of Glomerular filtration of Mr. Smith’s kidneys is [120] mL/min |
Equation |
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Example 2 |
Generic abbreviated
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NPU18284 Pt—Urine; vol.rate = ? L/d |
Full result |
NPU18284 Patient—Urine; volume rate = 2.5 L/d |
Abbreviated result |
NPU18284 Pt—Urine; vol.rate = 2.5 L/d |
Written expression |
The volume rate of Mr. Smith‘s Urine is [2.5] L/d |
Equation |
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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 |
Volume rate |
Term established |