Evaluation of the Kodak Ektachem System for Glucose and Urea Determination
Author Information
Author(s): R. Haeckel, O. Sonntag
Primary Institution: Institut fur Chemie, Medizinische Hochschule, Hannover, West Germany
Hypothesis
The Kodak Ektachem analytical system can reliably determine glucose and urea concentrations in serum using a thin film chemistry approach.
Conclusion
The Kodak Ektachem system shows promise for reliable glucose and urea measurements, although further evaluation is needed to address potential interferences.
Supporting Evidence
- The Kodak Ektachem system uses a unique thin film chemistry approach for clinical analysis.
- The system allows for direct application of serum samples to the analytical slides.
- Reflectance densitometry is used to measure the color reaction on the slides.
Takeaway
The Kodak Ektachem system uses a special slide to test blood for glucose and urea, and it works by measuring color changes in the slide after a drop of blood is applied.
Methodology
The study involved applying serum drops to analytical slides and measuring the resulting color changes using reflectance densitometry.
Limitations
The evaluation focused on analytical reliability rather than technical reliability and practicality of the instrument.
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