Pathology consultation on the laboratory evaluation of thrombophilia: when, how, and why.

abstract：:The use of rapid, simple tests to detect antibodies to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in urine could be valuable for several testing situations, such as in private offices, for epidemiologic surveys, and in developing countries. The authors evaluated the performance of the SUDS HIV type 1 test to detect antibody t...

journal_title：American journal of clinical pathology

authors： Constantine NT,Zhang X,Li L,Bansal J,Hyams KC,Smialek JE

更新日期：1994-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two commercial enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (EIAs) for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) antigens were evaluated for sensitivity and reproducibility by use of supernatant fluid from cell cultures of peripheral mononuclear cells of 18 patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and 12 asymptomatic HI...

journal_title：American journal of clinical pathology

authors： Jackson JB,Sannerud K,Rhame FS,Balfour HH Jr

更新日期：1988-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The demonstration of tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase (TRAP) activity has long been a cornerstone in the diagnosis of hairy cell leukemia (HCL). Recently a monoclonal antibody to this enzyme has been developed that can be used in an immunoperoxidase method on paraffin-embedded tissues. By using a peroxidase-labeled...

journal_title：American journal of clinical pathology

authors： Hoyer JD,Li CY,Yam LT,Hanson CA,Kurtin PJ

更新日期：1997-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Forty-five renal biopsies with amyloidosis were studied by light microscopy with Congo red staining and action of potassium permanganate and by immunofluorescence with antihuman tissue A component antiserum antilight and heavy chains of immunoglobulins antisera. The patients were classified on the basis of concordance...

journal_title：American journal of clinical pathology

authors： Noel LH,Droz D,Ganeval D

更新日期：1987-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) with normal cytogenetics represents approximately 40% to 50% of de novo AML. This heterogeneous AML subgroup constitutes the single largest cytogenetic group with an intermediate prognosis. Previous studies have suggested that the Fms-like tyrosine kinase-3 internal tandem duplication (FLT...

journal_title：American journal of clinical pathology

authors： Rausei-Mills V,Chang KL,Gaal KK,Weiss LM,Huang Q

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study evaluates the sensitivity and detection time of a new radiometric broth (BACTEC 13A medium, Johnston Laboratories, Towson, MD) designed for direct blood culturing for Mycobacteria. A total of 1,848 blood specimens were cultured in parallel by a new method in which blood was directly inoculated into 13A medi...

journal_title：American journal of clinical pathology

authors： Strand CL,Epstein C,Verzosa S,Effatt E,Hormozi P,Siddiqi SH

更新日期：1989-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A critical limit protocol requiring that all point of care glucose meter readings > 22.2 mmol/L (400 mg/dL) and < 2.2 mmol/L (40 mg/dL) be immediately confirmed by the laboratory was assessed. A total of 193 (2%) of 9,523 glucose meter determinations (63 patients) were > 22.2 or < 2.2 mmol/L. One hundred twenty-two (6...

journal_title：American journal of clinical pathology

authors： Lum G

更新日期：1996-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Platelet volume measurements have been used to differentiate consumptive and hypoplastic thrombocytopenia. Since thrombocytopenia is a frequent complication of neonatal sepsis, the authors explored the utility of correlating mean platelet volume (MVP) and platelet distribution width (PDW) with bacteremia. In a sample ...

journal_title：American journal of clinical pathology

authors： Patrick CH,Lazarchick J

更新日期：1990-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A survey to determine the need for training in medical mycology was sent to 605 US laboratories. Training needs were determined by comparing actual laboratory mycology practices with recommended practices, documenting the extent of mycology training reported by employees, and asking respondents to specify the fungi th...

journal_title：American journal of clinical pathology

authors： Rosner ER,Reiss E,Warren NG,Shadomy HJ,Lipman HB

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Allergic adenoiditis is defined as the presence of numerous brightly fluorescent IgE mast cells (FIEMC) demonstrated in formalin-fixed adenoid tissue by the trypsin-immunofluorescent method. A prospective study of 606 routinely accessioned cases seen during a 39-month period revealed 98 positive cases. Correlation wit...

journal_title：American journal of clinical pathology

authors： Loesel LS

更新日期：1984-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chemotherapy is a well-established therapeutic approach for several malignancies, but its clinical efficacy is often limited by its related cardiotoxicity, which leads to cardiomyopathy, possibly evolving into heart failure. To detect cardiac damage, the adopted diagnostic approach is the estimation of left ventricula...

journal_title：American journal of clinical pathology

authors： Dolci A,Dominici R,Cardinale D,Sandri MT,Panteghini M

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The t(3;21)(q26.2;q22) translocation is rare in cases of myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML). We studied 17 patients with MDS/AML associated with t(3;21) and compared them with 17 patients with MDS associated with inv(3) (q21q26.2)/t(3;3)(q21;q26.2), because these entities share 3q26 locus ...

journal_title：American journal of clinical pathology

authors： Li S,Yin CC,Medeiros LJ,Bueso-Ramos C,Lu G,Lin P

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study compared the ability to diagnose and accurately classify hepatic mass lesions by ultrasound-guided biopsy using two different needle types: a 20 gauge needle that yielded primarily cytologic material and an 18 gauge automated core biopsy needle. Slides prepared from each of the needle types were separately ...

journal_title：American journal of clinical pathology

authors： Dusenbery D,Ferris JV,Thaete FL,Carr BI

更新日期：1995-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tumor cells in the cerebrospinal fluid of an American child with Burkitt's lymphoma are described. The morphology of the cells was demonstrated better by use of the "millipore" technic and hematoxylin and eosin staining than by the Wright-stained smear. ...

journal_title：American journal of clinical pathology

authors： Fuchs HB,Rosan RC

更新日期：1975-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This report describes the clinical evaluation of a novel fluorescent immunoassay (FIA), Sofia Influenza A+B FIA (Quidel, San Diego, CA), for the rapid detection and differentiation of influenza A and B viruses. A total of 2,047 subjects provided nasal swabs and nasopharyngeal swabs or aspirates. The overall sensitivit...

journal_title：American journal of clinical pathology

authors： Lewandrowski K,Tamerius J,Menegus M,Olivo PD,Lollar R,Lee-Lewandrowski E

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the predictive value of growth patterns in patients undergoing sorafenib treatment for metastatic clear cell renal cell carcinomas (CCRCCs). METHODS:Forty-eight patients were analyzed, each of whom underwent nephrectomy and received sorafenib treatment for metastatic CCRCC. Progression-free surv...

journal_title：American journal of clinical pathology

authors： Araki H,Tsuzuki T,Kimura T,Tanaka K,Yamada S,Sassa N,Yoshino Y,Hattori R,Gotoh M

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The experience at one institution concerning the diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis by aspiration biopsy is reviewed. Twelve cases in which acid-fast bacilli were identified in pulmonary aspiration material are reported. The cytologic findings were confirmed by microbiologic culture in nine cases. The advantages of u...

journal_title：American journal of clinical pathology

authors： Robicheaux G,Moinuddin SM,Lee LH

更新日期：1985-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A single oral dose of tetracycline deposits in bone and is readily identified with fluorescence microscopy. Two such time-spaced labels can be used to determine bone dynamic features. This is as accurate as conventional three-day labeling periods. The simplicity, improved compliance, and substantial reduction in time ...

journal_title：American journal of clinical pathology

authors： Sherrard DJ,Maloney NA

更新日期：1989-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Analysis of the data for the 1969 to 1973 CAP Surveys of proficiency in partial thromboplastin time (PTT) determination indicates more than desirable variability in this measurement. Non-activated procedures show greater interlaboratory variability than activated methods; therefore, they may be preferable for routine ...

journal_title：American journal of clinical pathology

authors： Koepke JA

更新日期：1975-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hyperparathyroidism may occasionally present as a neck mass resulting from cystic change in a parathyroid adenoma. We report an unusual instance of hyperparathyroidism presenting as a palpable, but asymptomatic hyperplastic parathyroid gland cyst. We conclude that hyperplastic parathyroid glands may undergo cystic deg...

journal_title：American journal of clinical pathology

authors： Fallon MD,Haines JW,Teitelbaum SL

更新日期：1982-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three cases of pulmonary squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) are described displaying a prominent microcystic pattern closely resembling microcystic adnexal carcinoma of the skin (MAC). The patients were 2 women and 1 man aged 72 to 83 years. Histologically, in addition to conventional SCC, all tumors showed striking microc...

journal_title：American journal of clinical pathology

authors： Weissferdt A,Moran CA

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a university-affiliated community hospital, medical records of 58 patients on whom the intact parathyroid hormone immunoassay (I-PTH) and 29 patients on whom both the carboxyl terminal PTH(C-PTH) and I-PTH ordered by physicians were reviewed to determine the reasons for requesting these tests. Reasons for ordering ...

journal_title：American journal of clinical pathology

authors： Juan D,Wehrmeister J

更新日期：1982-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thirty-five consecutive renal biopsy specimens were evaluated by light histology using paraffin and glycol methacrylate embedding. The clarity of the renal structures was found to be much better, and the renal lesions better defined, using glycol methyacrylate embedding. ...

journal_title：American journal of clinical pathology

authors： Agodoa LC,Striker GE,Chi E

更新日期：1975-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The clinical and pathologic features of 64 inflammatory fibroid polyps of the large and small bowel in 63 patients are reported. Six of the lesions in the small bowel were studied by electron microscopy. Follow-up information was obtained from 39 patients. The lesion was always benign, occurred at all ages, and had a ...

journal_title：American journal of clinical pathology

authors： Shimer GR,Helwig EB

更新日期：1984-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Considerable progress has been achieved in our knowledge of the function of the chemokine system and in understanding its role in the pathophysiology of human diseases. This complex system, presently including approximately 50 cytokines and 20 receptors, coordinates leukocyte recruitment in a variety of human diseases...

journal_title：American journal of clinical pathology

authors： Locati M,Bonecchi R,Corsi MM

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is a newly developed molecular biology technique that can significantly amplify DNA or RNA. The process consists of repetitive cycles of specific DNA synthesis, defined by short stretches of preselected DNA. With each cycle, there is a doubling of the final, desired DNA product such...

journal_title：American journal of clinical pathology

authors： Remick DG,Kunkel SL,Holbrook EA,Hanson CA

更新日期：1990-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article deals with and formalizes 2 notions common to the practice of pathology. The first is that the number of lymph nodes found positive for metastasis relates directly to the total number of lymph nodes examined. The second is that for any patient, there is a chance that the absence of lymph node metastases i...

journal_title：American journal of clinical pathology

authors： Vollmer RT

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nine human exocrine pancreatic adenocarcinomas were examined by serial sectioning and double- and triple-labeled immunohistochemical techniques with antibodies against chromogranin A, insulin, islet amyloid polypeptide, glucagon, somatostatin, pancreatic polypeptide, serotonin, pancreastatin, and neuron-specific enola...

journal_title：American journal of clinical pathology

authors： Pour PM,Permert J,Mogaki M,Fujii H,Kazakoff K

更新日期：1993-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The frequency with which blood gas measurements should be obtained is controversial because laboratory-based blood gas analyzers impose blood loss, delay, and cost on each measurement. Point-of-care analyzers eliminate the delay factor, but blood loss and cost factors remain. Optode microsensing can be adopted readily...

journal_title：American journal of clinical pathology

authors： Shapiro BA

更新日期：1995-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was undertaken to evaluate the precision and sensitivity of three different commercial APTT reagents containing the activators kaolin, micronized silica, or ellagic acid. These reagents varied greatly in their ability to detect mild coagulopathies. The ellagic acid reagent was able to detect the mildest def...

journal_title：American journal of clinical pathology

authors： Marlar RA,Bauer PJ,Endres-Brooks JL,Montgomery RR,Miller CM,Schanen MM

更新日期：1984-10-01 00:00:00