Effects of Pooled Samples,

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Abstract:

Pooling of specimens before testing may reduce the costs of expensive tests for rare conditions. This paper presents models of how test performance is degraded by such pools, and of the financial savings that pooling allows. The method of computing optimal pool size is demonstrated on a screening test and on the test for gastrin. Test characteristics that make pooling especially effective are listed. Author

Author(s):
Keeler, Emmett ; Berwick, Donald
Author Organization(s):
RAND CORP SANTA MONICA CALIF
Pagination:
0019

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
P-5528
 Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*LABORATORY TESTS, *DIAGNOSIS(MEDICINE), ECONOMIC ANALYSIS, MODELS, BIOCHEMISTRY, DISEASES, EFFICIENCY, COSTS, PATHOLOGY, BLOOD SERUM, PUBLIC HEALTH, CHEMICAL ANALYSIS, CHILDREN, ABNORMALITIES, METABOLITES, URINE
Field(s)/Group(s):
Biochemistry, Medicine and Medical Research
Keyword(s):
*Pooled samples, *Infants, Babies
Report Date:
1975 Oct 01