title: The diagnostic "gold standard" in oncology: increasing importance and increasing concerns.
authors.forename: Maurie
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Markman
mesh_terms: D003627:Data Interpretation, Statistical; D003955:Diagnostic Tests, Routine / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D008495:Medical Oncology; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D012015:Reference Standards