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Decimal numbers and safe interpretation of clinical pathology results.

Sinnott M, Eley R, Steinle V, et al. Decimal numbers and safe interpretation of clinical pathology results. J Clin Pathol. 2014;67(2):179-81. doi:10.1136/jclinpath-2013-201865.

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April 16, 2014
Sinnott M, Eley R, Steinle V, et al. J Clin Pathol. 2014;67(2):179-81.
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According to this study, although most clinicians and medical laboratory staff reported having no difficulty with interpreting decimal numbers, many had trouble understanding pathology results. This finding underscores the need for clear and standardized reporting to ensure correct interpretation of test results.

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Sinnott M, Eley R, Steinle V, et al. Decimal numbers and safe interpretation of clinical pathology results. J Clin Pathol. 2014;67(2):179-81. doi:10.1136/jclinpath-2013-201865.