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S N Deming

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The use of linear models and matrix least squares in clinical chemistry.

We present a unified approach to the use of linear models and matrix least squares with the intention of providing a better understanding of the techniques themselves and of the statistics that arise from these techniques as they are used in clinical chemistry. Emphasis is placed on the importance of appropriate experimental designs and adequately precise measurement processes for efficiently obtaining the desired information.

Chemistry, Clinical

Automated development of a kinetic method for the continuous-flow determination of creatinine.

A "stopped-flow" method for the kinetic Jaffé determination of creatinine was developed, with the use of a computer-controlled continuous-flow system. Simplex optimization was used to find conditions of hydroxide and picrate giving maximum sensitivity for creatinine. We used a modified central composite experimental design to evaluate creatinine sensitivity and albumin, glucose, and acetone interferences as functions of hydroxide and picrate concentrations. More importantly, this work illustrates that the automated development of clinical chemical methods offers an efficient means of obtaining optimized, well-understood analytical procedures for subsequent routine use in the clinical chemistry laboratory.

Autoanalysis