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Reflotron cholesterol testing: problems and prospects.

The advent of dry-chemistry cholesterol analysis has made cholesterol testing feasible in a variety of settings. The Reflotron System, recalibrated in 1987 to improve accuracy, is the machine in widest use. This article reviews subsequent reports of the accuracy of the method and machine and their s...

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Published in:American Journal of Health Behavior Vol. 20; no. 1; pp. 24 - 33
Main Author: Kingery PM
Format: Journal Article
Published: PNG Publications Jan/Feb96
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        affil: Kinesiology and Health Promotion, 102 Seaton Building, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40506-0219
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          Cholesterol Analysis
          Blood Chemical Analysis Equipment and Supplies
          Health Screening Methods
          Reproducibility of Results
          Blood Specimen Collection
          Health Screening
          Chemistry, Clinical Methods
          Cost Benefit Analysis
      ab: The advent of dry-chemistry cholesterol analysis has made cholesterol testing feasible in a variety of settings. The Reflotron System, recalibrated in 1987 to improve accuracy, is the machine in widest use. This article reviews subsequent reports of the accuracy of the method and machine and their suitability for cholesterol testing. Testing may be conducted in a variety of settings by lay workers, reducing cost and increasing access. When accompanied by education, testing holds promise for reduction in risk of cardiovascular disease.
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