Evaluation of the automatic ELISA Triturus analyser
2003

Evaluation of the automatic ELISA Triturus analyser

Sample size: 202 publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): S. Blanco, J. Dominguez, O. Jimenez, D. Sanchez, N. Gali, L. Matas, V. Ausina, R. Galimany

Primary Institution: Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol, Facultad de Medicina de la Universidad Autonoma de Barcelona

Hypothesis

The objective was to evaluate the automatic ELISA Triturus analyser in order to assess its practicability and imprecision.

Conclusion

The Triturus analyser is a reliable open analytical system suitable for conventional laboratories with medium-to-high work charge.

Supporting Evidence

  • The within-run imprecision rate ranged from 8.9% to 10.2% for the semiquantitative test.
  • The between-run imprecision rate ranged from 6% to 9.7% for the semiquantitative test.
  • The quantitative method presented a good correlation with the reference method.
  • The qualitative test correlated with the reference method.

Takeaway

The Triturus analyser is a machine that helps test samples quickly and accurately, making it useful for busy labs.

Methodology

The evaluation included within- and between-run imprecision studies, method comparison with patient specimens, and assessment of detection limits.

Limitations

The need for calibration of each technique and series increases workload and requires experience.

Statistical Information

P-Value

p < 0.01

Confidence Interval

25.310 to 52.193

Statistical Significance

p<0.05

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1080/1463924031000066221

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