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    Thimerosol, an antibacterial agent, interferes with cholesterol assays during lipoprotein preparation. Researchers recommend using alternative antibacterial agents to ensure accurate cholesterol measurements.

    Area of Science:

    • Biochemistry
    • Clinical Chemistry
    • Analytical Chemistry

    Background:

    • Accurate cholesterol measurement is crucial for diagnosing and managing cardiovascular diseases.
    • Lipoprotein preparation is a common step in cholesterol analysis.
    • The cholesterol oxidase: p-aminophenazone method is a widely used assay for cholesterol determination.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To identify the cause of interference in cholesterol assays during lipoprotein preparation.
    • To investigate the role of the antibacterial agent thimerosol in this interference.

    Main Methods:

    • Cholesterol assay using the cholesterol oxidase: p-aminophenazone method.
    • Lipoprotein preparation protocols.
    • Analysis of interference from antibacterial agents.

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    Main Results:

    • Interference with the cholesterol assay was observed during lipoprotein preparation.
    • Thimerosol, an antibacterial agent, was identified as the cause of this interference.
    • The interference specifically affected the cholesterol oxidase: p-aminophenazone method.

    Conclusions:

    • Thimerosol causes significant interference in cholesterol assays employing the cholesterol oxidase: p-aminophenazone method.
    • Alternative antibacterial agents should be considered during lipoprotein preparation to ensure assay accuracy.
    • This finding is critical for reliable cholesterol level determination in clinical settings.