Performance of the Reflotron in Massachusetts' Model System for Blood Cholesterol Screening Program

S. Havas*, R. Bishop, L. Koumjian, J. Reisman, S. Wozenski

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Abstract

The precision, accuracy, and durability of the Reflotron were evaluated by the Massachusetts Model Systems for Blood Cholesterol Screening Program. Screenings were conducted in diverse community settings over 16 months. Fingerstick samples from 10 428 individuals were tested. None of the four analyzers met the 1992 standards for precision, although two met the 1992 standards for accuracy. More than 40% of Reflotron values differed from the reference laboratory values by upwards of 5%. More than 16% of individuals were misclassified in terms of their risk category. All four instruments malfunctioned during the project.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)458-461
Number of pages4
JournalAmerican journal of public health
Volume82
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - 1992

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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