Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

A simplified method for estimating mean values of multiple specimens.

L Tougaard, B Giese, S Spelling

    Scandinavian Journal of Clinical and Laboratory Investigation
    |September 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Long distance charge transport through DNA: quantification and extension of the hopping model.

    Chemphyschem : a European journal of chemical physics and physical chemistry·2013
    Same author

    Long-range hole transport in DNA.

    Journal of biomolecular structure & dynamics·2012
    Same author

    Phosphoproteomic identification of a PDX-1/14-3-3ε interaction in pancreatic beta cells.

    Hormone and metabolic research = Hormon- und Stoffwechselforschung = Hormones et metabolisme·2011
    Same author

    Hyperion's sponge-like appearance.

    Nature·2007
    Same author

    Cassini Imaging Science: initial results on Saturn's rings and small satellites.

    Science (New York, N.Y.)·2005
    Same author

    Cassini Imaging Science: initial results on Phoebe and Iapetus.

    Science (New York, N.Y.)·2005
    Same journal

    When hemolysis changes interpretation: decision-level shifts and reportability failures in routine coagulation testing.

    Scandinavian journal of clinical and laboratory investigation·2026
    Same journal

    Vitamin K-dependent proteins in patients undergoing head and neck free flap surgery - a prospective observational study.

    Scandinavian journal of clinical and laboratory investigation·2026
    Same journal

    Challenges in the interpretation of amphetamine results: differences of reactivity between immunoassay and immunochromatography.

    Scandinavian journal of clinical and laboratory investigation·2026
    Same journal

    Maternal whole blood mercury, cadmium and lead concentrations during pregnancy and lactation and infant heavy metal status at six months.

    Scandinavian journal of clinical and laboratory investigation·2026
    Same journal

    Performance of Sysmex SP-50 automated slidemakers and stainers in three hematology laboratories.

    Scandinavian journal of clinical and laboratory investigation·2026
    Same journal

    Digital misinformation and parental resistance to newborn heel-prick screening: an Instagram content analysis.

    Scandinavian journal of clinical and laboratory investigation·2026
    See all related articles

    A simplified method accurately estimates average constituent content using one concentration measurement and total volume. This approach minimizes accuracy loss, proving useful for analyzing lipids and biliary acids in fecal samples.

    Area of Science:

    • Biochemistry
    • Analytical Chemistry
    • Clinical Diagnostics

    Background:

    • Accurate determination of average constituent content in multiple specimens is crucial.
    • Traditional methods require measuring concentration and volume for each individual specimen.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate a simplified method for estimating mean constituent content.
    • To assess the accuracy and applicability of this simplified approach.

    Main Methods:

    • Estimating mean content from a single concentration determination and total specimen volume.
    • Calculating the maximum possible deviation from the correct mean value.
    • Applying the method to measure lipid and biliary acids in fecal samples.

    Main Results:

    Related Experiment Videos

    • The simplified method provides a reliable estimation of mean content.
    • The greatest possible deviation from the correct mean value can be quantified.
    • The method demonstrates minimal loss of accuracy in practical applications.

    Conclusions:

    • A simplified method for determining average constituent content is effective.
    • This method is suitable for analyzing complex biological samples like fecal matter.
    • The approach offers a practical alternative with high accuracy for lipid and biliary acid analysis.