The use of a square array scheme in blood testing

Stat Med. 1994 Nov 30;13(22):2337-43. doi: 10.1002/sim.4780132205.

Abstract

When testing blood samples for the presence of disease, considerable efficiencies may be achieved by pooling samples and testing them as a batch. It is shown that placing the samples in a square array and pooling rows and columns has substantial advantages, particularly in the reduction of false negatives. The commonly used 8 x 12 array is also considered.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Efficiency
  • False Negative Reactions
  • Hematologic Tests* / methods
  • Models, Statistical*
  • Probability