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The index of individuality is often a misinterpreted quantity characteristic.
Clinical chemistry and laboratory medicine - 1 Jun 1999
Petersen P H, Fraser C G, Sandberg S, Goldschmidt H
Abstract excerpt
The concept of the "index of individuality" was introduced by Eugene Harris in 1974. The index of individuality, calculated as (CV(A)2 + CV(I)2)(1/2)/CV(G), where CV(A), CV(I), and CV(G) are analytical, within-subject, and between-subject coefficients of variation respectively, has been used by many to investigate the utility of conventional population-based reference values. For a high index of individuality, >...
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