Key result
Reflotron dry-chemistry measures total cholesterol with a ~0.22 mmol/L difference versus standard Hitachi analyzers.
Why the study?
Does the Reflotron dry-chemistry system accurately and reproducibly measure plasma total cholesterol levels compared to standard laboratory methods in volunteers?
Population
80 volunteers
Comparison
Reflotron dry-chemistry system using… vs Standard laboratory method with Hitachi 705…
Design
Cross-sectional
Follow-up
1 day (for reproducibility)
Authors
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Supports feasibility for community screening; leaves open prospective validation before routine use.
Cross-Sectional (n=80)
Does the Reflotron dry-chemistry system accurately and reproducibly measure plasma total cholesterol levels compared to standard laboratory methods in volunteers?
Mean Difference: 0.22
The Reflotron dry-chemistry system provides rapid, accurate, and reproducible total cholesterol measurements suitable for community screening.
Phillips et al. (1988) conducted a cross-sectional in Cholesterol screening (n=80). Reflotron dry-chemistry system vs. Hitachi 705 analyser was evaluated on Difference in total cholesterol levels between methods (MD 0.22). The Reflotron dry-chemistry system measured total cholesterol levels with a mean difference of 0.22 mmol/L compared to the standard Hitachi 705 analyser.
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