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Reference Standards MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Reference Standards
Tree Number(s)
E05.978.808
Unique ID
D012015
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D012015
Annotation
NIM with specific subject (IM) with /‌stand if permitted by category; no qualif; differentiate from REFERENCE VALUES: REFERENCE STANDARDS = basis of value or standard for a measurement, REFERENCE VALUES = range or frequency distribution of a measurement
Scope Note
A basis of value established for the measure of quantity, weight, extent or quality, e.g. weight standards, standard solutions, methods, techniques, and procedures used in diagnosis and therapy.
Entry Version
REFERENCE STAND
Entry Term(s)
Preparations, Standard
Standard Preparations
Standardization
Standards
Standards, Reference
Public MeSH Note
79
History Note
79
Date Established
1979/01/01
Date of Entry
1978/03/24
Revision Date
2008/07/08

No Qualifiers
Reference Standards Preferred
Standard Preparations Narrower
Standardization Related
Standards Broader
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