title: Interference by thimerosal in cholesterol estimation by the CHOD-PAP method.
abstract: We report that interference with the cholesterol assay using the cholesterol oxidase: p-aminophenazone method which is observed during lipoprotein preparation, is caused by the anti-bacterial agent thimerosol used in the preparation. We suggest that an alternative anti-bacterial agent should be used in these circumstances.
mesh_terms: D000632:Aminopyrine; D002784:Cholesterol / Q000097:blood*; D002789:Cholesterol Oxidase; D005035:Ethylmercury Compounds; D006801:Humans; D013849:Thimerosal; D014461:Ultracentrifugation
chemical_list: D005035:Ethylmercury Compounds; D000632:Aminopyrine; D013849:Thimerosal; D002784:Cholesterol; D002789:Cholesterol Oxidase