Clinical correlation between the Point-of-care testing method and the traditional clinical laboratory diagnosis in the measure of the lipid profile in patients seen in medical offices

• Main Authors: Hermes T. Xavier (Author), Rogerio M. Ruiz (Author), Luiz Kencis Jr (Author), Giovanni Melone (Author), William Costa (Author), Raffael Francisco Fraga (Author), Luciano Wajman (Author), Marcio Krakauer (Author), Marileia Scartezini (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Patologia Clínica.
• Subjects: article
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ABSTRACT Introduction: Elevated plasma levels of lipids are considered the main modifiable risk factor for the cardiovascular disease. The Point-of-care testing (POCT) method provides quick results and allows anticipating diagnosis and treatment. Objective: To compare the lipid profile results obtai...