Diurnal variation of biopyrrin excretion in random urine specimens is not corrected by creatinine.

abstract：:In this study, the effect of the synthetic glucocorticoid hormone dexamethasone (DXM) on HSV replication was studied in a DXM receptor-positive mouse neuroblastoma (NB) cell line. In cells treated with 10(-7) M DXM and then infected with HSV, there was a statistically significant 9-18-fold increase in the amount of vi...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Sawiris GP,Sydiskis RJ,Bashirelahi N

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The performance of 18 routine chemical detection methods was evaluated by the sigma (σ) metric, and Westgard Sigma rules with run size were used to establish internal quality control (IQC) standards to reduce patient risks. MATERIALS AND METHODS:External quality assessment (EQA) and internal quality control...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Peng S,Zhang J,Zhou W,Mao W,Han Z

更新日期：2020-12-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Endometriosis (EMS) is a prevalent gynecological condition characterized by the growth of endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity. This study aimed to clarify the targeted therapeutic effect of sunitinib in an endometriosis in vitro experiment. METHODS:Primary culture of ectopic endometrial cells and ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Li J,Abudula M,Fan X,Wang F,Chen Y,Liu L

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The performances of the QMS(®) Teicoplanin immunoassay recently developed on Cobas(®) 6000/8000 systems were evaluated and compared to a fluorescence polarization immunoassay (FPIA) [Teicoplanin Innofluor(®) Assay (Thermo Fisher Scientific, Indianapolis, IN)] on FLX analyzer (Abbott Laboratories, Abbott Park...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Dailly E,Fraissinet F,Deslandes G,Bouquié R,Jolliet P

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ischemic stroke is one of the most prominent and serious neurological complications of infective endocarditis (IE). Our study was designed to evaluate the predictive value of higher level of plasma D-dimer on admission for the development of ischemic stroke in patients with IE. METHODS:In this prospective s...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Xu N,Fu Y,Wang S,Li S,Cai D

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Kawasaki disease (KD) is an acute, self-limited vasculitis in infants and young children. Interleukin-10 (IL-10) is a potent cytokine that exerts pleiotropic effects on immunoregulation and inflammation. Elevated IL-10 serum levels have been reported in the KD patients. METHODS:In this study, we investigate...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Lin YJ,Lan YC,Lai CH,Lin TH,Huang SM,Liao CC,Lin CW,Hung CH,Tien N,Liu X,Chien WK,Chen JH,Tsai FJ

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objectives of this research were to establish an automatic analysis method for the determination of serum argininosuccinate lyase (ASL) and to investigate the value of serum ASL test in the diagnosis of various liver disorders. According to the chemical reaction catalyzed by ASL, an enzyme-coupled reaction system ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Feng JF,Chen TM,Wen YA,Wang J,Tu ZG

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:By using commercially available ELISA kits, serum IL-6 and TNF-alpha levels in healthy adults, and the levels of various cytokines in patients with primary biliary cirrhosis or chronic viral liver diseases, were investigated. IL-6 levels of healthy subjects were distributed in a wide range, and the distribution patter...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Yamashiki M,Kosaka Y,Nishimura A,Watanabe S,Nomoto M,Ichida F

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The two serum proteins of the complement cascade in the highest concentrations, C3 and C4, respond to various conditions in much the same manner as do other positive acute-phase proteins. A major difference is that they are relatively sluggish in response to cytokine drive, requiring several days rather than hours to ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Ritchie RF,Palomaki GE,Neveux LM,Navolotskaia O,Ledue TB,Craig WY

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To discover how NLRP3 and TNFRSF1A polymorphisms affect the efficacy of traditional medicine and etanercept for ankylosing spondylitis (AS) patients. METHODS:Single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) and haplotype analyses were conducted based on determined NLRP3 and TNFRSF1A among AS patients. We subsequently a...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Zhao S,Chen H,Wu G,Zhao C

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As several possible prognostic and therapeutic applications of interleukin-6 are currently under trial, the available methods for its quantification in biological fluids should be evaluated. In this report, the 7TD1 hybridoma bioassay is compared to an enzyme immunoassay for the determination of interleukin-6 in serum...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Papadopoulos NG,Dedoussis GV,Baxevanis CN,Papamichail M

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The Mindray CAL 8000 is a cellular analysis line that consists of the BC-6800, an automated hematology analyzer, and the SC-120, an automated slidemaker/stainer. We evaluated the performances of the BC-6800 and the SC-120. METHODS:Four hundred and eight normal and abnormal samples were analyzed. The perfo...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Lee HT,Park PW,Seo YH,Kim KH,Seo JY,Jeong JH,Kim MJ,Ahn JY

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Non-acrocentric satellited chromosomes mostly result from familial balanced insertions or translocations with p12 or p13 of any acrocentric. Although all non-acrocentrics have been involved, only 12 instances of chromosome 6 involvement are known. CASE PRESENTATION:A female infant exhibited clinical feature...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Domínguez MG,Rivera H,Dávalos-Pulido RM,Dávalos-Rodríguez IP

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The HER2 (human epidermal growth factor receptor-2) Ile655Val (rs1136201) genetic polymorphism can alter the receptor structure and its auto-activation, which can modify the signal transduction and, consequently, the cell cycle regulation. For this reason, this polymorphism has been extensively investigated ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： de Almeida FC,Banin Hirata BK,Ariza CB,Losi Guembarovski R,de Oliveira KB,Suzuki KM,Guembarovski AL,Oda JMM,Vitiello GAF,Watanabe MAE

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is an emerging problem all over the world. Because NAFLD and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are both closely related with insulin resistance, it would be necessary to determine the rate of presence of NAFLD in PCOS patients. So, this study aimed to investigate the u...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Caner S,Altınbaş A,Saykı M,Büyükcam F,Yılmaz B,Çakal E,Çoban Ş,Delibaşı T

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors compare efficacy of two ELISA assays (one supplied by DIAMEDIX [Delta Biological s.r.l.], and the other by RADIM [RADIM I]) in detecting total anti-H. pylori antibodies, and of two further ELISA methods (one supplied by EUROSPITAL [Helori CTX IgG] and the other by RADIM [RADIM 2]) in identifying anti-CagA ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Basso D,Stefani A,Brigato L,Navaglia F,Greco E,Zambon CF,Piva MG,Toma A,Di Mario F,Plebani M

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cardiovascular disease is the most common cause of death worldwide, and the detection of LDL-C contributes to reducing risks. However, the LDL-C is rarely evaluated according to the gold standard method because it is costly and time-consuming. This study aimed to determine the agreement of LDL-C among three ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Sonsok S,Sarakarn P,Sanchaisuriya P

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Staphylococcus lugdunensis is an unusually virulent coagulase-negative species, associated with severe infections. The present report describes the development of a single-step, species-specific PCR protocol for S. lugdunensis identification. fbl gene, encoding a fibrinogen-binding adhesin, was exploited and assessed ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Chatzigeorgiou KS,Siafakas N,Petinaki E,Zerva L

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nager syndrome is a rare genetic syndrome characterized by craniofacial and preaxial limb anomalies. Haploinsufficiency of the SF3B4 gene has been identified as a significant reason for Nager syndrome. Treacher Collins syndrome (TCS) has similar facial features; however, the TCOF1, POLR1D, and POLR1C genes h...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Zhao J,Yang L

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:CD4(+) cell count, the common HIV infection screening test, is costly and unable to differentiate HIV monoinfection from its concurrent infection with hepatitis B or C virus. We aimed to ascertain diagnostic value of serum adenosine deaminase (ADA) activity as a useful tool to differentiate HIV mono- and co-...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Abdi M,Rahbari R,Khatooni Z,Naseri N,Najafi A,Khodadadi I

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is well established that the targeted receptor for ciguatoxin (CTX) in mammalian tissues is the sodium channel, affecting the influx of sodium into cells and altering the action potential and function of the cell. Since the syntheses of fragments of CTX has become available, our focus has been on the receptor funct...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Hokama Y,Chun KE,Campora CE,Higa N,Suma C,Hamajima A,Isobe M

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We here describe an ion-exchange high-performance liquid chromatography technique with electrochemical detection for rapid quantification of glutathione, homocysteine, cysteinylglycine, and methionine. The analytical validation of the technique showed within-assay and between-assay coefficients of variation between 3....

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Houze P,Gamra S,Madelaine I,Bousquet B,Gourmel B

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The current transfusion policy recommended for individuals with serologic weak-D phenotype is based on data derived from European-descent populations. Data referring to the distribution of RH alleles underlying weak-D phenotype among people of mixed origin are yet incomplete, and the applicability of Europea...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Dezan MR,Oliveira VB,Gomes ÇN,Luz F,Gallucci AJ,Bonifácio SL,Alencar CS,Sabino EC,Pereira AC,Krieger JE,Rocha V,Mendrone-Junior A,Dinardo CL

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hypoxia and ischemia play important roles in the onset and progression of glaucoma. Insulin-like growth factors (IGF) are important neurotrophic agents that respond to hypoxia-ischemia. In this study, we enrolled 60 primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) patients and 104 healthy volunteers from the China Medical College H...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Tsai FJ,Lin HJ,Chen WC,Chen HY,Fan SS

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) for the detection of antitetanus antibodies was developed using aluminum-absorbed tetanus toxoid as the coating antigen. The assay was tested by measuring antitetanus antibody levels in serum obtained from subjects before and after immunization with the aluminum-absorbed te...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Thiele GM,Rogers J,Collins M,Yasuda N,Smith D,McDonald TL

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hemoglobin F (HbF) is an effective inhibitor of HbS polymerization. Hydroxyurea (HU) is used to increase HbF synthesis and improve the clinical course of sickle cell disease (SCD) patients. We studied a series of laboratory parameters concerning HbF production and reticulocyte response, and compared data between two g...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Borba R,Lima CS,Grotto HZ

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Fork head/winged helix transcription factor (Foxp3) plays a pivotal role in regulatory T (Treg) cells. The present study aimed to assess the association of Crohn's disease (CD) with Foxp3 polymorphisms and its colonic expression in Chinese patients. METHODS:The Foxp3 polymorphisms, rs3761547, rs2232365, rs2...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Xia S,Zhang D,Zheng S,Wu C,Lin Q,Ying S,Shao X,Jiang Y

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To study the role of toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) and MicroRNA-155 (miR-155) in the peripheral blood mononuclear cell (PBMC)-mediated inflammation in coronary slow flow (CSF) and coronary arteriosclerosis. METHODS:Patients were divided into acute coronary syndrome (ACS), stable angina pectoris (SAP), CSF, an...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Huang J,Yang Q,He L,Huang J

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to evaluate anti-HEV antibody profiles in urine specimens in comparison to corresponding serum samples to assess the utility of urine as a clinical specimen. Paired serum and urine specimens from 71 hepatitis E patients, 33 non-E hepatitis patients, 63 patients with nonhepatic diseases, and 2...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Joshi MS,Walimbe AM,Arankalle VA,Chadha MS,Chitambar SD

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We investigated the relationship between the urokinase type plasminogen activator receptor (uPAR) in sera and tissues of patients with cervical cancer and the clinical and pathological features of the cancer. Immunohistochemistry (SABC method) was used to detect uPAR expression in cervical cancer and normal tissues; E...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Jing J,Zheng S,Han C,Du L,Guo Y,Wang P

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00