Definition: 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.
NIM with specific subject (IM) with /stand if permitted by category; no qualif; differentiate from REFERENCE VALUES: REFERENCE STANDARDS
ExamplesFiducial Markers; Growth Charts
Other names Standards, Reference; Standard Preparations; Standardization; Standards; Standard, Reference; Standard Preparation; Reference Standard; Preparation, Standard; Preparations, Standard