At this point, we know that standard deviation is a measure of risk (or volatility) and that the number of standard deviations determines the reliability. So here's how it works in the investing world. Let's say you own a mutual fund that has a standard deviation of 21% and an average annual return of 8%.
Core Laboratory. The Core Laboratory is a full-service facility serving both adult and pediatric patients 24 hours a day. The test menu includes general chemistries, hematology, coagulation, blood gas analysis, therapeutic drug testing, endocrine testing, and comprehensive emergency toxicology and psychotropic drug testing services.
What does it mean if my biopsy report mentions the word core? The most common type of prostate biopsy is a core needle biopsy. For this procedure, the doctor inserts a thin, hollow needle into the prostate gland. When the needle is pulled out it removes a small cylinder of prostate tissue called a core.