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What is a critical lab value? it depends, Hopkins researchers find
10-28-2007 · EurekAlert!When it comes to lab tests, interpreting the clinical importance of an out-of-range result depends on how much experience a physician has, suggests research from the Johns Hopkins Children's Center.
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