Sentence examples for based on a diagnostic from inspiring English sources

Patients were classified as either having TB (based on a diagnostic gold-standard of culture-based detection of M. tuberculosis in one or more sputum samples) or not having TB (based on negative sputum cultures).

Based on a diagnostic threshold for CRP of 25 mg/l, sensitivity for the diagnosis of ACS was 93%, specificity 65%, and negative predictive value 96% [8].

While the conclusions from three studies [28, 29, 31] were only based on the percentage distributions of the different maturational stages across the skeletal maturational stages, those from the last study [20] were based on a diagnostic performance analysis.

Patients recruited had adequate bone marrow, kidney (GFR > 40 mL/min), and liver functions, and high somatostatin receptor expression by the tumor tissue, demonstrated by high tumor uptake of 111In-octreotide (OctreoScanTM, Covidien, St . Louis USA) vs. normal tissues such as kidney and liver based on a diagnostic scintigraphic examination.

The study was based on a diagnostic survey using the Health Behavior Inventory designed by Juczynski.

Indications for AP use were inferred based on a diagnostic hierarchy.

It is noteworthy in this context that in a study in West Glamorgan County, Wales, data from emergency departments are being used that are based on a 'diagnostic filter', so that only first attendances due to a new injury are included [ 57].

Larger sensitivity and specificity studies are needed and the identification of ACD has to be based on a defined diagnostic algorithm.

Pulmonary TB diagnosis is based on a standard diagnostic algorithm [21].

Since 2004, a molecular FH diagnosis based on a genetic diagnostic platform (Lipochip®; Progenika-Biopharma, Derio, Spain) has been developed.

The principles of correct management of SCJ septic arthritis should always be based on a structured diagnostic and treatment protocol.