Accuracy of serum transferrin receptor levels in the diagnosis of iron deficiency among hospital patients in a population with a high prevalence of thalassaemia trait.

abstract：:Immunophenotyping of acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) has controversial implications with regards to prognosis. The aims of the present study were to determine the frequency of leukaemia-associated phenotypes (LAP) in AML and to correlate their presence with response to induction chemotherapy. We analysed bone marrow sam...

journal_title：International journal of laboratory hematology

authors： Al-Mawali A,To LB,Gillis D,Hissaria P,Mundy J,Lewis I

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:In daily practice in haematology laboratories, red blood cell (RBC) abnormalities are frequent and their management is a real challenge. The aim of this study is to establish a "decision tree" using RBC and reticulocyte parameters from the SYSMEX XN-10 analyser to distinguish between patients with a heredi...

journal_title：International journal of laboratory hematology

authors： Nivaggioni V,Bouriche L,Coito S,Le Floch AS,Ibrahim-Kosta M,Leonnet C,Arnoux I,Loosveld M

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Blood coagulation factor XIII (FXIII) plays a key role in the protection of fibrin clot against fibrinolysis, in the cross-linking of fibrin and its mechanical strength. The role of the FXIII-A subunit Val34Leu polymorphism with fatal primary intracerebral hemorrhages (PICH) has not been studied. We evaluated retrospe...

journal_title：International journal of laboratory hematology

authors： Antalfi B,Pongrácz E,Csiki Z,Mezei ZA,Shemirani AH

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Women are at higher risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) during pregnancy and the puerperium. Global coagulation assays (GCAs), including thromboelastography (TEG), thrombin generation using the calibrated automated thrombogram (CAT) and fibrin generation using the overall haemostatic potential assay (OHP)...

journal_title：International journal of laboratory hematology

authors： O'Keefe D,Lim HY,Tham J,Ho P,Hui L

更新日期：2020-11-10 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Atypical chronic lymphocytic leukemia (aCLL) is a morphologic variant found in approximately 25% of patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Although aCLL has a more aggressive course compared to typical CLL (tCLL), it is not usually reported. This retrospective study used digital microscopy to mo...

journal_title：International journal of laboratory hematology

authors： Marionneaux S,Maslak P,Keohane EM

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Before a new method is used for clinical testing, it is essential that it is evaluated for suitability for its intended purpose. This document gives guidance for the performance of verification, validation and implementation processes required by regulatory and accreditation bodies. It covers the planning and executio...

journal_title：International journal of laboratory hematology

authors： Gardiner C,Coleman R,de Maat MPM,Dorgalaleh A,Echenagucia M,Gosselin RC,Ieko M,Kitchen S

更新日期：2020-11-29 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The collection of diagnostic blood specimens for routine haematological testing (RHT) is traditionally performed with tourniquet. However, the transillumination devices based on cold near-infrared LEDs have been formerly proposed as a valuable tool for identifying reliable venous accesses, especially in pa...

journal_title：International journal of laboratory hematology

authors： Lima-Oliveira G,Lippi G,Salvagno GL,Montagnana M,Scartezini M,Guidi GC,Picheth G

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a complex disease, for which our understanding of the role of genetic and epigenetic changes has undergone significant advancements. Newer diagnostic and prognostic classifications have increasingly incorporated such information, and novel therapies have been developed to target specifi...

journal_title：International journal of laboratory hematology

authors： Ohgami RS,Arber DA

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Congenital protein C deficiency significantly increases the risk of venous thromboembolism, a serious and potentially lethal condition. Protein C levels can be determined by chromogenic, clotting and antigenic assays, each type of assay has differences in specificity and sensitivity to protein C deficiency. In princip...

journal_title：International journal of laboratory hematology

authors： Cooper PC,Cooper SM,Goodfellow KJ,Hickey KP,Kitchen S,Makris M

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To observe changes in the complete blood count (CBC) venous blood parameters of healthy children and establish appropriate reference intervals (RIs). METHODS:Overall, 4066 healthy children were selected and divided into four groups: infants, toddlers, preschool-age children and school-age children. Venous b...

journal_title：International journal of laboratory hematology

authors： Li J,Zhang H,Huang X,Zhang J,Wu X

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The value of nontransferrin-bound iron (NTBI) as an index of iron overload in patients with thalassemia has been evaluated; however, data in patients with sickle cell disease (SCD) is limited. NTBI levels were evaluated in a cross-sectional study of 43 transfused patients with SCD. Patient charts were reviewed for dem...

journal_title：International journal of laboratory hematology

authors： Inati A,Musallam KM,Cappellini MD,Duca L,Taher AT

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Clot waveform analysis (CWA), a new methodology to assess coagulation process, can be usefully applied in various clinical settings. However, its clinical use is limited mainly because of the absence of standardization. No consensus exists regarding the wavelengths at which CWA has to be performed what is ...

journal_title：International journal of laboratory hematology

authors： Evrard J,Siriez R,Morimont L,Thémans P,Laloy J,Bouvy C,Gheldof D,Mullier F,Dogné JM,Douxfils J

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Pathogen Inactivation allows to overcome microbial contamination and growth related to storage of platelets concentrates (PC) at room temperature. The aim of our study was to evaluate the platelet storage lesion extending the storage period of pathogen inactivated platelet concentrates over 7 days using an...

journal_title：International journal of laboratory hematology

authors： Diquattro M,De Francisci G,Bonaccorso R,Tagliavia AM,Marcatti M,Palma B,Agliastro R

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three major types of rearrangements are involved in acute myeloid leukemias (AML): t(8;21)(q22;q22), inv(16)(p13q22), and 11q23/MLL abnormalities. Their precise identification becomes essential for diagnosis, prognosis, and therapeutic choices. Resulting fusion transcripts (FT) are also powerful markers for monitoring...

journal_title：International journal of laboratory hematology

authors： Giusiano S,Formisano-Tréziny C,Benziane A,Maroc N,Picard C,Hermitte F,Taranger-Charpin C,Gabert J

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:We developed and validated reflex testing rules for the microscopic examination (ME) of body fluids (BFs) on the Sysmex XN-550 (Sysmex Corporation) instrument. METHODS:We assessed the detection limits, precision, linearity, and carryover. To develop the reflex testing rules (derivation arm), we tested 515...

journal_title：International journal of laboratory hematology

authors： Cho YU,You E,Jang S,Park CJ

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:To study the effect of bortezomib alone or in combination with daunorubicin (DNR) on an mdr1 single-factor drug-resistant leukemia cell line K562/MDR1, a multifactor-resistant cell line K562/A02, a drug-sensitive cell line K562, and primary cells from acute myeloid leukemia patients. METHODS:The cell line...

journal_title：International journal of laboratory hematology

authors： Zheng B,Zhou R,Gong Y,Yang X,Shan Q

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:In the cytogenetically normal population of AML (CN-AML), FLT3-ITD-positive and wild-type NPM1 is correlated with a worse outcome, and FLT3-ITD-negative with NPM1-mut is correlated with a better outcome. This leaves a large subpopulation of CN-AML patients without NPM1 or FLT3-ITD mutations with heterogene...

journal_title：International journal of laboratory hematology

authors： Guo RJ,Atenafu EG,Schimmer AD,Minden MD,Chang H

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Multiple types of mutations in the BCR-ABL1 kinase domain have been reported. We previously reported a common alternatively spliced BCR-ABL mRNA with a 35-nucleotide insertion (35INS). We report three novel alternative splicing mutants expressed as the dominant transcripts in patient with chronic myelogeno...

journal_title：International journal of laboratory hematology

authors： Ma W,Giles F,Zhang X,Wang X,Zhang Z,Lee TS,Yeh CH,Albitar M

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Physiological changes during pregnancy affect routine tests for iron deficiency. The reticulocyte haemoglobin equivalent (RET-He) and serum-soluble transferrin receptor (sTfR) assay are newer diagnostic parameters for the detection of iron deficiency, combined in the Thomas diagnostic plot. We used this pl...

journal_title：International journal of laboratory hematology

authors： Weyers R,Coetzee MJ,Nel M

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the 8 years since the publication of the 4th edition of the WHO Classification of Hematopoietic and Lymphoid Tumours in 2008, there has been rapid accumulation of knowledge in the molecular genetics, biology, clinical behavior of many hematologic malignancies. Concepts and models have advanced to the point at which...

journal_title：International journal of laboratory hematology

authors： Hsi ED

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Direct international normalized ratio (INR) determination using certified INR plasmas was shown to improve precision and accuracy. We evaluated the utility of a multicalibrator in determining INR. INR values were measured in 493 blood samples from patients subjected to anticoagulation therapy (320) and control subject...

journal_title：International journal of laboratory hematology

authors： Cha CH,Park CJ,Kim DH,Kim MJ,Cho YU,Jang S,Chi HS

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Platelets play a central role in physiological hemostasis and also in pathological thrombosis. It is well established that congenital or acquired abnormalities of platelet function are associated with a heightened risk of bleeding of variable severity and excessive hemorrhage after surgery or trauma. Several kinds of ...

journal_title：International journal of laboratory hematology

authors： Podda G,Femia EA,Cattaneo M

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:These recommendations are intended to develop a consensus in the previously published papers as to which parameters and what values should be considered critical. A practical guide on the standardization of critical results management in haematology laboratories would be beneficial as part of good laborato...

journal_title：International journal of laboratory hematology

authors： Keng TB,De La Salle B,Bourner G,Merino A,Han JY,Kawai Y,Peng MT,McCafferty R,International Council for Standardization in Haematology (ICSH).

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Severe COVID-19 is often compounded by a prothrombotic state that is associated with poor outcomes. In this investigation, we aimed to evaluate ADAMTS13 activity, von Willebrand factor level (VWF:Ag), and the corresponding ADAMTS13 activity/VWF:Ag ratio, in patients with COVID-19 and for associations with ...

journal_title：International journal of laboratory hematology

authors： Henry BM,Benoit SW,de Oliveira MHS,Lippi G,Favaloro EJ,Benoit JL

更新日期：2020-12-03 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:New methods for coagulation tests require careful assessment before routine use. We evaluated the analytical performance of five new coagulation assays for measuring prothrombin time (PT) and activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT). METHODS:PT Rec, PT Owren, aPTT, aPTT Lupus and aPTT Screen assays (R...

journal_title：International journal of laboratory hematology

authors： Kitchen S,Geisen U,Kappelmayer J,Quehenberger P,Drieß J,Lowe A,Jones R,Boehm JG,Miles G,Rozsnyai G

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:With the progression of blood analysis technology, hematology analyzers become more complex and diverse. How to choose a superb instrument is a challenge for the laboratories. In the essay, we studied whether the newest BC-6000 hematology analyzer meets the needs of a clinical hematology laboratory. METHO...

journal_title：International journal of laboratory hematology

authors： Shen Y,Cao J,Zhou Z,Wang Y,Shen Y,He J

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The progressive shortening of telomeres and the activation of telomerase are considered to be one of the important mechanisms in cellular immortalization and disease progression. Bone marrow samples were collected from 148 patients with acute leukemia (AL). Based on the stage of the disease, patients were divided into...

journal_title：International journal of laboratory hematology

authors： Wang Y,Fang M,Sun X,Sun J

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The consistent multi-ethnic migrations of the last decades have considerably changed the epidemiology of the hemoglobinopathies. Healthy carriers of these conditions are present today in many nonendemic parts of the world, and severely affected children are now born where these diseases were previously rare or unknown...

journal_title：International journal of laboratory hematology

authors： Giordano PC

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Venous blood (VB) sampling for complete blood count (CBC) via venipuncture is the basic method for the daily evaluation of hematological patients. However, several issues during this process, such as venipuncture difficulty and repetitive attempts, may cause pain, phlebitis, hematomas, inadequate sampling,...

journal_title：International journal of laboratory hematology

authors： Oudatzis G,Tsagarakis NJ,Paterakis G,Vasileiou P,Xenou E,Maraki P,Pangrati T,Angelopoulou MK,Vassilakopoulos TP,Konstantopoulos K

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Immature platelet fraction (IPF) is a parameter for reticulated platelets. A high percentage IPF (%-IPF) is indicative of consumptive or recovering thrombocytopenic disorders in contrast to a low %-IPF seen in aplastic states. Absolute IPF (A-IPF) specifically reflects the number of immature platelets in c...

journal_title：International journal of laboratory hematology

authors： Ko YJ,Kim H,Hur M,Choi SG,Moon HW,Yun YM,Hong SN

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00