The Application of Robust Calibration to Radioimmunoassay.
Abstract
In this paper, a new approach to the analysis of RIA data is discussed. An algorithm is presented for obtaining the M-estimates of nonlinear calibration curves. The curves to be fitted are modified hyperbolae based on 12 to 16 observations. A procedure, based on the application of the Bonferroni Inequality, is presented for obtaining tolerance-like interval estimates of the concentration of the hormone of interest in the patients. Results of simulations are cited to support the method of construction of confidence bands for the fitted calibration curve. Data obtained from the Veteran's Hospital, Buffalo, New York are used for examples throughout the paper. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1977
- Accession Number
- ADA056351
Entities
People
- James J. Tiede
- Marcello Pagano
Organizations
- University at Buffalo