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Feasibility of large-scale cholesterol screening: Experience with a portable capillary-blood testing device

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  • Greenland, P.
  • Levenkron, J.C.
  • Radley, M.G.
  • Baggs, J.G.
  • Manchester, R.A.
  • Bowley, N.L.

Abstract

We conducted a voluntary cholesterol screening in a medical/occupational setting using the Eastman Kodak Ektachem (desk top) blood analyzer. In 10 hours, five technicians performed a finger-stick puncture on 1,081 screenees, 17.7 percent of whom were classified as moderate-to-high risk. The cost per screenee was under $3; cost per moderate-to-high risk case was under $16. Turn-around time from check-in to report of result was under one hour. This project suggests the feasibility and acceptability of large-scale cholesterol blood screening.

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  • Greenland, P. & Levenkron, J.C. & Radley, M.G. & Baggs, J.G. & Manchester, R.A. & Bowley, N.L., 1987. "Feasibility of large-scale cholesterol screening: Experience with a portable capillary-blood testing device," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 77(1), pages 73-75.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:1987:77:1:73-75_6
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