Comparison of a Homogeneous Assay With a Precipitation Method for the Measurement of HDL Cholesterol in Diabetic Patients

Abstract

Direct homogeneous assay for HDL cholesterol determination in diabetic patients seems not to exhibit a negative bias, in contrast to the precipitation method, when compared with the ultracentrifugation method. In addition, the direct assay saves time and is not influenced by type of diabetes or degree of metabolic control.