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Precision and accuracy of a portable blood analyzer system during cholesterol screening

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  • Greenland, P.
  • Bowley, N.L.
  • French, C.A.
  • Meiklejohn, B.
  • Gagliano, S.
  • Sparks, C.E.

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The precision and accuracy of two Kodak Ektachem DT-60 portable blood analyzers were assessed in a model (research) cholesterol screening program in Rochester, New York. Between June and October 1987, a total of 8,573 people underwent a cholesterol screening held in a movable trailer. A wide variety of temperature, humidity, and other potentially adverse conditions were encountered during the screening period. Between-run coefficients of variation ranged from 1.9 percent to 4.8 percent per month; average bias compared to a Reference Laboratory method ranged between +0.2 percent and +2.0 percent. Both precision and accuracy met currently recommended standards for cholesterol testing in the United States.

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  • Greenland, P. & Bowley, N.L. & French, C.A. & Meiklejohn, B. & Gagliano, S. & Sparks, C.E., 1990. "Precision and accuracy of a portable blood analyzer system during cholesterol screening," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 80(2), pages 181-184.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:1990:80:2:181-184_3
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    1. Bernie O'Brien, 1991. "Cholesterol and Coronary Heart Disease: Consensus or Controversy?," Series on Health 000381, Office of Health Economics.

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