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Is it just me, or is "not necessarily accurate" just weasel words for "not accurate"? Either something is accurate, or it is not.
by nightcracker 11y ago
Is it just me, or is "not necessarily accurate" just weasel words for "not accurate"?
Either something is accurate, or it is not.
- jjoonathan 11y agoYou can't argue that one failure to achieve accurate results mean that it's inherently impossible to achieve accurate results. In this case, it's conceivable that there could be a tip geometry, tip composition, cleaning technique, normalizing strategy, prick location/depth, etc (or combination of the above) that leads to good data. Of course, that's not a guarantee that it is possible, and it still puts the burden of proof on Theranos (for example) to prove that they have actually overcome this problem if they want to run tests that way. It is mighty suggestive though.
- gozur88 11y agoI don't think I'd be worried about this if I were running a company like Theranos. There's probably still a huge market for that kind of multitest product even if the draw was venous.
- AstralStorm 11y agoAnd you can always draw multiple small samples, as recommended with actual pinprick glucose meters. Or you might be able to take smaller vials.
- Terr_ 11y agoGenerally speaking, phrases like "not necessarily accurate" are an attempt to describe (in words) the shape or qualities of a much more complex relationship. For example, a scale is often an accurate measure of mass, but not necessarily, because it assumes 1G of force. It can easily give you the wrong results in an elevator or on another planet.