Question

Question 12 (1 point) In setting the criteria for a delta check for a specific patient, which of the parameters listed below need to be considered: a) physiological variation b) sensitivity of the test c) specificity of the test d) diagnosis Question 13 (1 point) A patient's serum am cortisol was higher than the pm value. Which of the following could explain the cortisol variation: a) day to day variation b) diurnal variation c) recent food ingested d) specimen not stored properly e delay in separating serum

Answer 1

12. Option A is correct because in delta check for specific patient the physiological variation is the parameter need to be considered as the physiological variation may affect the results of the study.

13. Option B is correct as The patient serum am cortisol was higher than the pm value due to diurinal variation, a 24 hour biological cycle