Cholesterol Measurement: Error and Variability, Vol. 4: Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Technology of the Committee on Science, U. S. House of ... Session, February 14, 1995 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Softcover

ISBN 10: 1332255043 ISBN 13: 9781332255047

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Understanding cholesterol testing: how accurate are the measurements we rely on?

This concise report covers a government hearing on the accuracy and variability of cholesterol measurements. It highlights how the GAO’s studies assess testing methods, reference standards, and the real-world performance of different lab and desk-top analyzers.

The discussion frames why accuracy matters for millions of Americans who have had cholesterol tests, use cholesterol-lowering medications, or modify diets. It also explains the challenges in transferring lab accuracy to routine practice, the role of proficiency testing, and how matrix effects can affect results across instruments and settings. The material presented includes witness testimony, study findings, and the context of ongoing research into testing reliability and public health implications.
What you’ll encounter

• An overview of the GAO studies on cholesterol measurement accuracy and the planned follow-ups.
• Explanations of how desk-top analyzers compare with laboratory methods, including variability and bias.
• Discussion of matrix effects, proficiency testing, and how sample type (fresh serum vs. control materials) can influence results.
• References to specific instrument groups and the impact of calibration on measured cholesterol values.

Ideal for readers seeking a clear view of how cholesterol testing works in practice, what can affect results, and why ongoing evaluation matters for health decisions.

Cholesterol Measurement: Error and Variability presents the hearings, context, and key questions lawmakers, scientists, and clinicians consider as they evaluate testing accuracy and its implications for patients and industry alike.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1332255043
• ISBN 13: 9781332255047
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 150