Table 2 Comparison of adjusted and unadjusted models.

From: Variation in diagnostic test requests and outcomes: a preliminary metric for OpenPathology.net

Model

Number of practices within 2 SD of mean (%)

Number of practices beyond 2 SD of mean (above or below) but within 3 SDs (%)

Number of practices beyond 3 SD of mean; above or below (%)

Number of practices below 3 SDs from mean

CRP Adjusted

38 (55%)

11 (16%)

20 (29%)

12 (17%)

CRP Unadjusted

33 (48%)

15 (22%)

21 (30%)

12 (17%)

ESR Adjusted

43 (62%)

10 (15%)

16 (23%)

7 (10%)

ESR Unadjusted

37 (54%)

13 (19%)

19 (28%)

7 (10%)