The impact of different reference standards when estimating the accuracy of tests for diagnosing asthma

L. Daines (Edinburgh, United Kingdom), H. Pinnock (Edinburgh, United Kingdom), S. Lewis (Edinburgh, United Kingdom), A. Sheikh (Edinburgh, United Kingdom), A. Schneider (Munich, Germany)

Source: International Congress 2018 – Primary care management of asthma
Session: Primary care management of asthma
Session type: Thematic Poster
Number: 4197
Disease area: Airway diseases

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